The draw for the group stage of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, held in Miami, revealed thrilling matchups for the participating Arab clubs.
Five Arab clubs Al Ahly of Egypt, Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia, Esperance of Tunisia, Al Ain of the UAE, and Wydad Casablanca of Morocco will compete in the tournament, which for the first time will feature 32 teams.
The results of the draw are as follows:
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Group 1: Palmeiras (Brazil), Porto (Portugal), Al Ahly (Egypt), Inter Miami (USA)
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Group 2: Paris Saint-Germain (France), Atletico Madrid (Spain), Botafogo (Brazil), Seattle Sounders (USA)
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Group 3: Bayern Munich (Germany), Auckland City (New Zealand), Boca Juniors (Argentina), Benfica (Portugal)
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Group 4: Flamengo (Brazil), Esperance (Tunisia), Chelsea (England), Club Leon (Mexico)
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Group 5: River Plate (Argentina), Urawa Reds (Japan), Monterrey (Mexico), Inter Milan (Italy)
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Group 6: Fluminense (Brazil), Borussia Dortmund (Germany), Ulsan Hyundai (South Korea), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
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Group 7: Manchester City (England), Wydad Casablanca (Morocco), Al Ain (UAE), Juventus (Italy)
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Group 8: Real Madrid (Spain), Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia), Pachuca (Mexico), Salzburg (Austria)