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All you need to know about the Monterrey vs Inter Milan FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group stage match to be played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

A comprehensive look at each of the teams competing in the FIFA Club World Cup along with their top players and group play schedule.

The Rose Bowl Stadium will host six matches as part of the FIFA Club World Cup.The Pasadena-based venue has hosted historic sporting events, including the 1999 Women's World Cup gold medal match and the annual college football Rose Bowl game.

The 32-team global competition to be played in the U.S. includes six games at the Rose Bowl – and two with UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain.

“CBP is working with FIFA to facilitate the lawful travel of players and fans to the FIFA Club World Cup at our ports of entry,” he said. “CBP will continue to safeguard our borders and welcome the world. From international arrivals to championship dreams, we’re here to keep it all running strong.”

It’s taken time for the Club World Cup to build brand awareness, but opening weekend drew huge crowds in Miami, NYC and Los Angeles.

The summer of soccer will take a new look this year with the FIFA Club World Cup, which comes to the U.S. for the first edition of the expanded competition that will see 32 teams from around the world compete for a share of the $1 billion prize purse.