FIFA is holding the draw for the 2025 Club Super World Cup and some Brazilian artists were invited to represent the country in ‘choosing’ the balls in each pot. Among the guests from the country is the artist Romero Britto.
But why was the painter in the draw? What is your relationship with FIFA? Sporting News explains.
Why was Romero Britto in the draw?
Romero Britto has been a FIFA ambassador since 2014, when he signed a contract with the entity to create exclusive paintings for the tournament, promoting an official line of products, including clothing, luggage and even puzzles.
In 2010, Britto created one of the 17 posters that represented the World Cup at the time.
On social media, the artist’s presence was one of the most talked about topics.
What’s this, guys, Romero Britto in the Club World Cup draw?
— Fred Caldeira (@fredcaldeira)
They said that in 2024 everything would return to normal and in 2024 we are seeing ROMERO BRITTO being one of those responsible for the Club World Cup draw!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!
— Julia Mazarin (@juumazarin)
simply Romero Britto in the World Cup draw kkkkkkkkkkkk
— iGUInorado (@boraguina)
When does the new Club World Cup start?
Now with 32 participating teams, the first edition of the competition will take place in 2025. More specifically, between June 15th and July 13th.
Where will the New FIFA Club World Cup take place?
The United States will host the 2025 Club World Cup. The tournament will be played in 11 cities. Orlando will have two stadiums. Nine headquarters are on the East Coast, and only two are on the West Coast (Los Angeles and Seattle). The final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New York.
Cities and stadiums for the 2025 Club World Cup
- Miami (Hard Rock Stadium)
- Seattle (Lumen Field)
- Los Angeles (Rose Bowl Stadium)
- Orlando (Camping World Stadium and Inter&Co Stadium)
- Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
- Nashville (GEODIS Park)
- Charlotte (Bank of America Stadium)
- Cincinnati (TQL Stadium)
- Washington DC (Audi Field)
- Filadelfia (Lincoln Financial Field)
- New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium)
Teams classified for the 2025 Club World Cup
- Al-Ahly (Egito)
- Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)
- Auckland City FC (New Zealand)
- Atlético de Madrid (Spain)
- Bayern Munich (Germany)
- Benfica (Portugal)
- Boca Juniors (Argentina)
- Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
- Chelsea (England)
- Espérance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia)
- Flamengo (Brazil)
- Fluminense (Brazil)
- Inter Milan (Italy)
- Inter Miami (United States)
- Juventus (Italy)
- Leon (Mexico)
- Manchester City (Inglaterra)
- Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
- Monterrey (Mexico)
- Pachuca (Mexico)
- Paris Saint-Germain (France)
- Palmeiras (Brazil)
- Porto (Portugal)
- Real Madrid (Spain)
- RB Salzburg (Austria)
- River Plate (Argentina)
- Seattle Sounders (United States)
- Ulsan (South Korea)
- Urawa Reds (Japan)
- Wydad Casablanca (Morocco)
- Botafogo (Brazil)
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What is the format of the new Club World Cup?
Held in the United States, the tournament will feature eight groups, each made up of four teams that will face each other in a single round. The two best teams in each group will qualify for the round of 16, which will be played in single knockout games. There will be no third place competition.
