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Seattle Sounders learn group stage opponents for FIFA Club World Cup 2025

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The wait is finally over. The stage is set for the best clubs from around the world to compete in what will be a historic, revamped FIFA Club World Cup 2025 beginning on June 15 next year.

FIFA held the Club World Cup draw in Miami, FL on Thursday to determine the groupings of the 32 qualified teams from each of the six confederations. The Seattle Sounders were placed in Group B with Paris Saint-Germain, Atlético de Madrid and Botafago.

The Sounders will kick off the group stage against Copa Libertadores champions Botafago, who currently sit 1st in Brazil’s Serie A. Then, the team will face UEFA’s La Liga team Atlético de Madrid in its second match. Seattle will close out the group stage against another UEFA side, Ligue 1 powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain. All three of the matches will take place at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash.

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Matchup Previews

Here is the full breakdown of all eight groups at FIFA club World Cup 2025:

Group A

  • Palmeiras (Brazil)
  • Porto (Portugal)
  • Al Ahly (Egypt)
  • Inter Miami (United States)

Group B

  • PSG (France)
  • Atlético de Madrid (Spain)
  • Botafogo (Brazil)
  • Seattle Sounders (United States)

Group C

  • Bayern Munich (Germany)
  • Auckland City FC (New Zealand)
  • Boca Juniors (Argentina)
  • Benfica (Portugal)

Group D

  • Flamengo (Brazil)
  • Espérance (Tunisia)
  • Chelsea (England)
  • Léon (Mexico)

Group E

  • River Plate (Argentina)
  • Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan)
  • CF Monterrey (Mexico)
  • Inter Milan (Italy)

Group F

  • Fluminense (Brazil)
  • Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
  • Ulsan HD (South Korea)
  • Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)

Group G

  • Manchester City (England)
  • Wydad (Morocco)
  • Al Ain (UAE)
  • Juventus (Italy)

Group H

  • Real Madrid (Spain)
  • Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia)
  • Pachuca (Mexico)
  • RB Salzburg (Austria)
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