Juventus and Inter are in Pot 2 in today's 2025 Club World Cup draw, but the Nerazzurri, unlike the Bianconeri, will not be paired with a European club from Pot 1.
Serie A giants Inter and Juventus will represent Serie A at the 2025 Club World Cup, which will be held in the USA from June 15 to July 13 next year.
The Nerazzurri and the Bianconeri will be placed in Pot 2 in today's group stage draw, but Juventus, on paper, will face tougher opponents than their local rivals.
In fact, the top four European clubs in Pot 2, including Inter, will be paired with one of the four South Americans in Pot 1, so they will also avoid Botafogo or Boca in Pot 3.
On the other hand, the four remaining European clubs in pot 2 will be paired with a European club in pot 1, so they could also take Botafogo or Boca from pot 3.
"No group may have more than one team from the same confederation," FIFA explained.
"This applies to all confederations, except UEFA (Europe), which will be represented by 12 clubs in the tournament. Therefore, four of the eight groups will have two European clubs.
Inter are in the same pot as Juventus, but, as explained by 'Gazzetta', the Nerazzurri are placed higher in the standings, which means they will be the only European club in their group. Inter's potential opponents from pot 1 are River, Palmeiras, Flamengo and Fluminense.
On the other hand, Juventus will get another club from the same continent, meaning they will be paired with one of Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich or PSG from pot 1.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 draw pots
Pot 1: Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, PSG, Flamengo, Palmeiras, River Plate, Fluminense
Pot 2: Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, Inter, FC Porto, Atletico Madrid, Benfica, Juventus, RB Salzburg
Pot 3: Al-Hilal, Ulsan HD, Al Ahli, Wydad Casablanca, Monterrey, Leon, Boca Juniors, Botafogo
Pot 4: Uraëa Red Diamonds, Al-Ain, ES Tunis, Mamelodi Sundoëns, Pachuca, Seattle Sounders, Auckland City, Inter Miami
Juventus and Inter are in Pot 2 in today's 2025 Club World Cup draw, but the Nerazzurri, unlike the Bianconeri, will not be paired with a European club from Pot 1.
Serie A giants Inter and Juventus will represent Serie A at the 2025 Club World Cup, which will be held in the USA from June 15 to July 13 next year.
The Nerazzurri and the Bianconeri will be placed in Pot 2 in today's group stage draw, but Juventus, on paper, will face tougher opponents than their local rivals.
In fact, the top four European clubs in Pot 2, including Inter, will be paired with one of the four South Americans in Pot 1, so they will also avoid Botafogo or Boca in Pot 3.
On the other hand, the four remaining European clubs in pot 2 will be paired with a European club in pot 1, so they could also take Botafogo or Boca from pot 3.
"No group may have more than one team from the same confederation," FIFA explained.
"This applies to all confederations, except UEFA (Europe), which will be represented by 12 clubs in the tournament. Therefore, four of the eight groups will have two European clubs.
Inter are in the same pot as Juventus, but, as explained by 'Gazzetta', the Nerazzurri are placed higher in the standings, which means they will be the only European club in their group. Inter's potential opponents from pot 1 are River, Palmeiras, Flamengo and Fluminense.
On the other hand, Juventus will get another club from the same continent, meaning they will be paired with one of Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich or PSG from pot 1.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 draw pots
Pot 1: Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, PSG, Flamengo, Palmeiras, River Plate, Fluminense
Pot 2: Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, Inter, FC Porto, Atletico Madrid, Benfica, Juventus, RB Salzburg
Pot 3: Al-Hilal, Ulsan HD, Al Ahli, Wydad Casablanca, Monterrey, Leon, Boca Juniors, Botafogo
Pot 4: Uraëa Red Diamonds, Al-Ain, ES Tunis, Mamelodi Sundoëns, Pachuca, Seattle Sounders, Auckland City, Inter Miami
