The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is set to be the largest in the history of the tournament, featuring an impressive 32 elite clubs competing on American soil. With its expanded format, this event promises a thrilling month of top-tier football. However, the tournament will be without one of its biggest names, Cristiano Ronaldo. So, why hasn’t his team, Al Nassr, qualified for this prestigious competition?
Why has Al Nassr failed to qualify for the 2025 Club World Cup? An explanation of the FIFA Ranking.
A total of 32 teams have secured their spots in the Club World Cup, with just one position allocated to the Saudi league. That spot has gone to Al Hilal, the reigning champions of Saudi Arabia. As a result, Al Nassr will have to forgo participation in the Club World Cup, meaning Cristiano Ronaldo will also miss out on the action.
Which other prominent teams will be absent this year?
Barcelona is another notable absence from the tournament, having been overshadowed by rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, who claimed the two available spots from LaLiga. Additionally, English giants Arsenal and Liverpool will also be sitting out, leaving Manchester City and Chelsea to represent the Premier League as two of the last three UEFA Champions League victors.
What is the final list of qualified teams for the 2025 Club World Cup?
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
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