Why isn't Al Nassr qualified for the 2025 Club World Cup? FIFA Ranking explained.
32 teams in total qualified for the Club World Cup. Only one spot went to the Saudi league and it is Al Hilal who got it as the reigning Saudi champions. Al Nassr will have to sit the Club World Cup out, along with the superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
What other star teams will be missing this year?
Barcelona will also miss the tournament, as the Blaugranas were outranked by Real Madrid and Atletico for the two LaLiga spots. Arsenal and Liverpool are among the notable English clubs missing - the Premier League will be represented by Manchester City and Chelsea, two of the last three Champions League winners.
What is the final lineup of qualified teams for the Club World Cup 2025?
Group A: Porto, Palmeiras, Al Ahly, Inter Miami
Group B: PSG, Atlético Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle Sounders
Group C: Bayern Munich, Boca Juniors, Benfica, Auckland
Group D: Chelsea, Flamengo, Esperance Tunis, Club Leon
Group E: Inter, River Plate, Urawa Reds, Monterrey
Group F: Dortmund, Fluminense, Mamelodi Sundowns, Ulsan
Group G: Manchester City, Juventus, Al Ain, Wydad
Group H: Salzburg, Real Madrid, Pachuca, Al Hilal