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- Real Madrid are 7/2 favourites to win the 2025 Club World Cup in the U.S.
- The tournament features 32 teams for the first time and runs from June 14 to July 13, 2025.
- Manchester City (9/2) and PSG (6/1) follow in the betting, with early markets open at bet365.
Real Madrid Lead Market in First-Ever 32-Team Format
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup promises to be the biggest edition in the tournament’s history, with an expanded 32-team format and a U.S.-based summer showcase set to transform the global club game.
Scheduled from June 14 to July 13, 2025, the reimagined event will feature the winners of the last four continental tournaments, along with a mix of top-performing clubs from each confederation.
Among the elite contenders, Real Madrid have been installed as 7/2 favourites with UK Betting Sites to lift the trophy, having already secured qualification by winning the 2022 and 2024 UEFA Champions Leagues.
Defending champions Manchester City, who triumphed in the final version of the old format in 2023, follow closely at 9/2, while newly crowned Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain are 6/1 to go all the way.
Bet365's latest market gives an implied probability of 22.2% that Real Madrid are crowned winners of the 2025 Club World Cup.
| Club World Cup 2025 Winner | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 7/2 | 22.2% |
| Manchester City | 9/2 | 18.2% |
| PSG | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Bayern Munich | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Chelsea | 10/1 | 9.1% |
What the expert says...
Biggest Club Tournament in FIFA History Begins June 2025
The 2025 edition marks a massive shift in FIFA’s club competition strategy.
Hosting the tournament in the United States offers logistical strength, commercial clout, and a perfect dress rehearsal ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
The expanded format brings the classic World Cup structure, creating more matchups between global giants.
