Twelve American stadiums have been chosen for the new extended version, the final in New York

The International Football Federation (FIFA) revealed on Saturday the twelve American stadiums that will host the new version, with 32 teams, of the Club World Cup in 2025. The tournament is scheduled from June 15 to July 13.

MetLife Stadium in New York was chosen as the venue for the final. Two Orlando stadiums, Camping World Stadium and Inter&Co Stadium, were selected. Other selected cities are Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium), Charlotte (Bank of America Stadium), Cincinnati (TQL Stadium), Los Angeles (Rose Bowl Stadium), Miami (Hard Rock Stadium), Nashville (GEODIS Park), Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field), Seattle (Lumen Field) and Washington (Audi Field).

“Football is the most popular sport on the planet and 2025 will mark the beginning of a new era for club football when FIFA hosts the biggest global football competition, the -infectious and fairest for the first time here in the United States FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who made the announcement at the Global Citizen Festival in New York, along with celebrities including actor Hugh Jackman and music producer DJ Khaled.

Infantino promised “a new chapter in the history of world football”. However, the extended tournament has sparked controversy, with fears it could hamper an already busy schedule and take key players away from a proper summer break.

The draw will take place in December. The tournament will also serve as a test for the 2026 World Cup, which the United States will co-host with Mexico and Canada.