Formerly nothing more than a mini-tournament for a handful of continental champions, FIFA's expanded Club World Cup features 32 of the planet's most revered teams going for glory in the United States.
The world's governing body are banking on the new-look competition being a scintillating summer spectacle, but justified concerns over player burnout and reported struggles to sell tickets have overshadowed the creation of their latest brainchild.
Nevertheless, with global giants such as Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Manchester City and Juventus all striving for silverware in North America, many an interesting storyline could be written between June 14 and July 13.
Here, Sports Mole provides group-by-group predictions for the 2025 Club World Cup.
Club World Cup Group A predictions
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi on May 24, 2025
Winners:Porto
Runners-up: Palmeiras
Third place: Inter Miami
Fourth place:Al Ahly
> Click here for an in-depth preview of Group A, including top scorer predictions and a comprehensive fixture list
Club World Cup Group B predictions
Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid celebrates on February 25, 2025
Winners:Atletico Madrid
Runners-up: Paris Saint-Germain
Third place: Botafogo
Fourth place: Seattle Sounders
> Click here for an in-depth preview of Group B, including top scorer predictions and a comprehensive fixture list
Club World Cup Group C predictions
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane during his side's Bundesliga match against Union Berlin, on March 15, 2025
Winners:Bayern Munich
Runners-up:Benfica
Third place: Boca Juniors
Fourth place: Auckland City
> Click here for an in-depth preview of Group C, including top scorer predictions and a comprehensive fixture list
Club World Cup Group D predictions
Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates with the Conference League trophy on May 28, 2025
Winners: Chelsea
Runners-up: Flamengo
Third place:Los Angeles FC
Fourth place: Esperance Tunis
> Click here for an in-depth preview of Group D, including top scorer predictions and a comprehensive fixture list
Club World Cup Group E predictions
Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez on September 18, 2024
Winners:Inter Milan
Runners-up: River Plate
Third place: Monterrey
Fourth place:Urawa Red Diamonds
> Click here for an in-depth preview of Group E, including top scorer predictions and a comprehensive fixture list
Club World Cup Group F predictions
Borussia Dortmund's Serhou Guirassy celebrates on February 1, 2025
Winners: Borussia Dortmund
Runners-up: Fluminense
Third place: Ulsan Hyundai
Fourth place: Mamelodi Sundowns
> Click here for an in-depth preview of Group F, including top scorer predictions and a comprehensive fixture list
Club World Cup Group G predictions
Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Rodri on September 14, 2024
Winners: Manchester City
Runners-up: Juventus
Third place: Wydad AC
Fourth place: Al-Ain
> Click here for an in-depth preview of Group G, including top scorer predictions and a comprehensive fixture list
Club World Cup Group H predictions
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe on May 18, 2025
Winners: Real Madrid
Runners-up: Al-Hilal
Third place: Red Bull Salzburg
Fourth place: Pachuca
> Click here for an in-depth preview of Group H, including top scorer predictions and a comprehensive fixture list
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