MLS’ Seattle Sounders Join Historic Company of Real Madrid and Chelsea as FIFA Announces Roadmap for Major International Competition

Fans are excited to witness the new format of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. And major teams are making their way into the tournament. From CONCACAF, there will be four teams who will appear in the competition. To put things into perspective, MLS side Seattle Sounders qualified for the 2025 Club World Cup, and fans rejoiced at the achievement. Thus, they joined European soccer giants like Real Madrid and Chelsea. 

Along with them, C.F. Monterrey from Mexico also made their way to the competition. Therefore, the MLS side hopes to showcase its talents in the upcoming tournament. The new format looks interesting as teams are lining up to face each other. All eyes will be on the Seattle outfit as they prepare for the 2025 edition of the Club World Cup. 

MLS side Seattle Sounders to compete in FIFA Club World Cup

According to the new format, there will be 32 teams. The co-efficient rankings are vital for some teams to get qualified. Along with the Sounders, 12 teams will qualify from Europe, six from South America. Moreover, the four best teams from North America, Asia, and Africa will join the rest in the competition. The last two teams come from Oceania Football Confederation and the nation that hosts the tournament. 

After winning the Confederation Champions Cup, C.F. Monterrey, and the Sounders qualified for the prestigious tournament. Apart from these two teams, the winners of the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League (CCL) for the years 2023 and 2024 will make their entry into the competition. If the same team from CONCACAF wins the competition again, the best-ranked FIFA team qualifies according to their sophisticated ranking systems. 

READ MORE- Here’s How MLS’ Seattle Sounders Could Play Real Madrid in the 2023 FIFA Club World Club

It would be great to see a competition that lost its relevance return to the top. The FIFA Club World Championship is prestigious and presents soccer fans with the best club in the world. Real Madrid won the FIFA Club World Cup five times and is the most successful team on the list. Who are the other qualified teams for the tournament?

Top European sides to challenge for the grand prize

Nine teams have qualified for the competition apart from the two CONCACAF teams. Chelsea and Real Madrid join the teams from Europe. From Asia, Al Hilal qualified after they won the AFC Champions League. From Africa, Al Ahly and Wydad Athletic Club qualified after winning the CAF Champions League. And at the end of CONMEBOL, Palmeiras, and Flamengo qualified for the competition. 

The other two teams from Europe will be the winners of the 2023 and 2024 Champions League. Notably, Manchester City is in line to compete after ranking high on the list, and the team managed by Pep Guardiola would probably join them. Hence, teams look determined to qualify for the competition. 

WATCH THIS STORY- Meet the Legendary Tennis Player Who is 3x Richer than Cristiano Ronaldo