India, June 14 -- The much-awaited FIFA Club World Cup 2025 kickstarts on Saturday, June 14, with Argentina star Lionel Messi's Inter Miami set to play the tournament opener against Egyptian club Al Ahly at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida.

Taking place from June 14 to July 13 across various venues in the United States, the tournament sees 32 teams pitted against each other in a World Cup-style expanded format. In total, 63 matches will be played in the 2025 edition.

For nearly a month, the tournament will feature several big names in soccer live in action. These include players from 12 European giants, such as Spain's Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, Italy's Inter Milan and Juventus, the UK's Manchester City and Chelsea, Champions Leag...