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How did Urawa Red Diamonds qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
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Urawa Red Diamonds will hope their pedigree as three-time contenders can stand them in good stead in a new-look format this year at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Returning to the intercontinental jamboree for a fourth time, the J1 League heavyweights are looking to fly the flag for Japan as they head across the Pacific Ocean.
In the United States, they face a fascinating group stage that could proves intriguing as to their prospects for progression - and they will be determined 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 has all the information.
How did Urawa Red Diamonds qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
Urawa Red Diamonds are one of four AFC teams competing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and qualify as the winners of the 2022 AFC Champions League.
The lone Japanese representative present at the tournament, the Reds triumphed over then-incumbent champions Al Hilal across two legs to seal their berth.
2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Urawa Red Diamonds schedule
Urawa Red Diamonds have been drawn into Group E, alongside Inter Milan (Italy), Monterrey (Mexico) and River Plate (Argentina).
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 | 12:00 p.m. PDT | River Plate vs. Urawa Red Diamonds | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| June 21 | 12:00 p.m. PDT | Inter Milan vs. Urawa Red Diamonds | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| 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 (Meixco) | 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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