Jun 16, 2025 - Sports

FIFA Club World Cup comes to D.C.'s Audi Field

General view inside the stadium during the NWSL match between Washington Spirit and Bay FC at Audi Field on March 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/NWSL via Getty Images) — Audi Field. Photo: Scott Taetsch/NWSL via Getty Images

The FIFA Club World Cup just kicked off in the U.S. and is coming to D.C. on Wednesday.

Why it matters: The tournament gives soccer fans a taste of elite action ahead of next year's World Cup, bringing together the best club teams from each continental confederation.

State of play: D.C.'s Audi Field hosts three matches.

June 18: United Arab Emirates' Al Ain FC vs. Juventus FC at 9pm
June 22: Red Bull Salzburg vs. Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia at 6pm
June 26: Al Ain vs. Morocco's Wydad at 3pm

Zoom in: The men's tournament provides global exposure and large potential winnings for teams. It's also great preparation for the U.S., which hasn't hosted a World Cup since 1994 (men's) and 2003 (women's).

The tournament follows a format similar to the World Cup. All 32 teams are split into eight groups of four. The top two in each group advance to a round of 16, and then it's knockout play through the finals.

Between the lines: The Trump administration's immigration crackdown has raised fear among fans and led to low ticket sales in certain cities after U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted on social media that agents would be "suited and booted ready to provide security for the first round of games," per The Athletic.

The post was later removed after FIFA expressed concern.

How to watch: Fans can watch the entire tournament live with a free subscription to DAZN. TNT, truTV and TBS will televise select matches.

Tickets are available for the D.C. matches.

View the full schedule here.

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