Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens will be among the 12 stadiums used for next year’s expanded 32-team Club World Cup tournament, FIFA announced over the weekend.
FIFA announced on June 23, 2023, that the Club World Cup will be played in the U.S. and there will be eight four-team groups. The top two teams in each group advance to the knockout rounds.
MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will stage the tournament's final on Sunday, July 13, 2025, according to tournament officials.
The same stadium will host the more popular 2026 World Cup final, which is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026
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