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How did Monterrey qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
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Monterrey will be one of several Liga MX outfits looking to translate continental glory into international success when they compete at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup .
The Mexican outfit will enter as relative underdogs however despite their success, having been drawn in a group which offers some intriguing clashes.
With top-tier opposition from three other confederations around the globe to contend with, they will need to make a fast start on the west coast if they are to succeed.
But just how did they seal their berth for the revamped Club World Cup , set to take place across the United States between June and July this year? DAZN News has all the information.
How did Monterrey qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
Monterrey are one of five CONCACAF teams competing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and qualify as the winners of the 2021 CONCACAF Champions League.
This will mark their sixth time at the tournament, having finished third on two prior occasions, at the 2012 and 2019 editions of the competition.
2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Monterrey schedule
Monterrey have been drawn into Group E , alongside Inter Milan ( Italy ), River Plate ( Argentina ) and Urawa Red Diamonds ( Japan ).
In order to reach the knockout stages, they must first successfully navigate this opening stage where the top two teams from each group will qualify.
Group E
| Date | KO (Local) | Fixture | Venue |
| June 17 | 6:00 p.m. PDT | Monterrey vs. Inter Milan | Rose Bowl, Pasadena |
| June 21 | 6:00 p.m. PDT | River Plate vs. Monterrey | Rose Bowl, Pasadena |
| June 25 | 6:00 p.m. PDT | Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Monterrey | Rose Bowl, Pasadena |
When is the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will begin on Saturday, June 14 when Inter Miami takes on Al Ahly FC at Hard Rock Stadium with the final scheduled for Sunday, July 13 at MetLife Stadium.
- Group Stage: Saturday, June 14 - Thursday, June 26
- Round of 16: Saturday, June 28 - Tuesday, July 1
- Quarter-finals: Friday, July 4 - Saturday, July 5
- Semi-finals: Tuesday, July 8 - Wednesday, July 9
- Final: Sunday, July 13
How many teams are playing at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
In total 32 teams will be competing at the Club World Cup with all international federations represented.
Inter Miami have also been give a place at the tournament as a result of the United States being the hosts.
| Asian Football Confederation (AFC) | Confederation of African Football (CAF) | Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) | South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) | Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) | Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) |
| Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | Al Ahly | LAFC (USA) | Boca Juniors (Argentina) | Auckland City (New Zealand) | Atletico Madrid (Spain) |
| Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia) | Esperance de Tunis | Monterrey (Mexico) | Botafogo (Brazil) | Bayern Munich (Germany) | |
| Ulsan HD (South Korea) | Mamelodi Sundowns | Pachuca (Mexico) | Flamengo (Brazil) | Benfica (Portugal) | |
| Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan | Wydad AC | Seattle Sounders (USA) | Fluminense (Brazil) | Borussia Dortmund (Germany) | |
| Inter Miami (USA)* | Palmeiras (Brazil) | Chelsea (England) | |||
| River Plate (Argentina) | Inter Milan (Italy) | ||||
| Juventus (Italy) | |||||
| Manchester City (England) | |||||
| Paris Saint-Germain (France) | |||||
| Porto (Portugal) | |||||
| Real Madrid (Spain) | |||||
| Red Bull Salzburg (Austria) |
*denotes host club
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