Following the success of the 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield, FIFA announces Inter Miami CF as the host member club of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup™

Inter Miami CF qualifies for tournament after outstanding MLS regular season;

The Herons will open the FIFA Club World Cup™ at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Sunday, June 15, 2025

FIFA announced this today Inter Miami CF is the second-to-last team to secure a spot in the new FIFA Club World Cup™ after winning the 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield, securing the club as the best team in the entire 2024 Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season has confirmed. Inter Miami qualified as the host country representative team due to the club's outstanding and consistent 34-game season, which saw them secure the title with two MLS games remaining. Inter Miami will also open the tournament as host team and play the opening game of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup™ in their hometown of Miami.

Inter Miami, led by FIFA World Cup™ winner Lionel Messi, broke the all-time MLS record for most points in a single season this year and finished its 2024 season with 74 points, recording 22 wins, eight draws and only four defeats, from February to October.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the news during a fan and team celebration following Inter Miami's final MLS regular-season game against New England Revolution at Chase Stadium on Saturday.

“We all know how much Miami loves soccer and how Inter Miami is supported by all of Florida and beyond for its exciting brand of soccer,” the FIFA President said. “Congratulations on your wonderful success in the 2024 Supporters' Shield. You have shown that you are consistently the best club on the field in the United States.

“That is why I am proud to announce that, as one of the best clubs in the world, you are deserving participants in the new 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, representing the United States as the host club.”

“We promised our fans that we would build a team capable of competing at the highest level. We are proud to have reached another milestone for our club by being among the world's best teams at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup,” said Jorge Mas, Managing Owner of Inter Miami CF. “It is a monumental occasion for our fans worldwide and our community as we continue to grow soccer in North America.”

In front of La Familia and many of the club's passionate fans, the FIFA President also confirmed that the club's global showpiece will begin in the Magic City next year.

“We look forward to you hosting the opening game in Miami on Sunday, June 15, 2025,” Infantino added. “It is sure to be a major celebration of global club football, with the tournament featuring the 32 best clubs in the world and providing a new opportunity for clubs, players, coaches and fans alike to bring their stories to the world.”

After Inter Miami's participation was confirmed, 31 of the 32 clubs participating in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup have been confirmed. The remaining place will be determined by the result of the 2024 CONMEBOL Libertadores Final to be played in Buenos Aires on November 30, 2024, ensuring that the full roster of clubs will be announced before the draw in December 2024. Four legendary South American clubs still have hopes of joining the party in the US next year.

With 32 participating clubs from around the world, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is the most comprehensive and competitive global club competition, offering the best clubs from Africa, Asia, Central and North America and Oceania the opportunity to compete against the top clubs from Europe and South America.