Kayo Sports to broadcast FIFA Club World Cup, twist in race for Ballon d’Or

FIFA’s Club World Cup has a new home in Australia, and the tournament could have a big bearing on who wins football’s highest honour.

Kayo Sports has secured the live streaming rights for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, a significant event in the international football calendar.

The tournament, featuring an expanded format of 32 teams, will be broadcast live and in high definition to Kayo Sports subscribers, starting on June 15.

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The FIFA Club World Cup 2025, hosted across 12 venues in the United States, represents a substantial evolution of the competition.

The expanded format aims to showcase a broader range of global football talent and provide a more comprehensive representation of the sport’s international landscape.

Confirmed participants include prominent European clubs such as Chelsea FC, Manchester City, Real Madrid CF, Paris Saint-Germain, and FC Bayern Munich, alongside South American representatives like CR Flamengo. The tournament is expected to draw significant attention from football enthusiasts worldwide.

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe will by vying to win the FIFA Club World Cup. (Photo by CRISTINA QUICLER / AFP)

After winning his first ever trophy with Bayern Munich, can Harry Kane win another one at the FIFA CWC? (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images)

Kayo Sports will provide comprehensive coverage of the event, including the launch of a dedicated 24/7 channel from June 15 to July 13.

This channel will feature highlights packages, condensed matches, and supplementary programming designed to offer viewers detailed analysis and insights into the tournament.

The opening match is scheduled to feature Al Ahly FC of Egypt against Inter Miami FC of the United States at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

The addition of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 to Kayo Sports’ existing portfolio of live sports content reinforces its position in the Australian sports streaming market. The tournament will also be accessible to Foxtel and BINGE subscribers.

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Barcelona won’t be in the Club World Cup due to relatively poor European results from the 2021-22 to 2023-24 seasons.

Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona lifts the La Liga trophy.(Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

It means teenage whiz kid Lamine Yamal won’t get the chance to further enhance his hopes of becoming the youngest ever winner of the Ballon d’Or.

PSG striker Ousamane Dembele is the favourite to take out the gong after taking his French side to the Ligue 1 title and the Champions League final.

Yamal, 17, helped take Barcelona to the Champions League semi-final and La Liga title, and is a genuine candidate for world football’s highest individual honour.

Brazilian icon Ronaldo remains the youngest Ballon d’Or winner at 21 years and three months.

PSG’s French forward Ousmane Dembele is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / POOL / AFP)

Which teams are playing in the FIFA Club World Cup?

AFC: Al Hilal, Urawa Red Diamonds, Al Ain, Ulsan HD

CAF: Al Ahly, Wydad Casablanca, Esperance de Tunis, Mamelodi Sundowns

CONCACAF: Monterrey, Seattle Sounders, Los Angeles FC or Club America, Pachuca

CONMEBOL: Palmeiras, Fluminense, Flamengo, Botafogo, River Plate, Boca Juniors

OFC: Auckland City

UEFA: Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, PSG, Inter, Porto, Benfica, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Atletico Madrid, Red Bull Salzburg

CONCACAF (host): Inter Miami

Originally published as Kayo Sports to broadcast FIFA Club World Cup, twist in race for Ballon d’Or