The stage is set for the newly-expanded FIFA Club World Cup, set to kick off at the end of the week, where 32 of the world’s finest teams will battle it out for the trophy and a potential money prize of up to £100 million.
Teams from every continent are bringing their best to the tournament, promising high-stakes clashes and unforgettable moments as they aim to lift the trophy and be named as the world champions.
While the best teams from every continent will be participating, the European powerhouses are undoubtedly the strongest teams in the competition, and in this article, we will be assessing which of these sides are the favourites to triumph and be named Club World Cup victors:
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The Leading Contenders
Real Madrid – 4.90 odds to win FIFACWC
Whenever Los Blancos are involved, it is hard to look past them as the favourites to lift the trophy. Their unmatched superstar power and phenomenal record in the Champions League make them Europe’s strongest team in the eyes of many, and with the clear ability to rise to the occasion in high-pressure tournaments, it is clear why they are favourites to win this competition.
Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham are just a handful of the world’s best players that currently lineup for Real Madrid, and this attacking talent are expected to lead Los Blancos to the trophy, with Bet9ja offering odds of 4.90 for Real Madrid to be outright winners.
However, there are several other teams that will aim to contend with Real Madrid, and as this is set to be Xabi Alonso’s first matches in charge of the team, there may be a settling in period that harms their chances of immediate success.
Paris Saint-Germain – odds to win FIFACWC 5.50
The newly-crowned Champions League winners were undoubtedly the best performing side of any European team in 2024/25, managing to win Ligue 1, Coupe de France and the Champions League as part of a superb treble, including a sensational 5-0 win in the Champions League final.
A hyper talented midfield three of Vitinha, Joao Neves and Fabian Ruiz, combined with the likes of Bradley Barcola, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele in attack, make them supreme contenders for this competition as they aim to stake their claim as European and World champions.
Bet9ja weigh PSG as the third favourites to lift the Club World Cup trophy, with odds of 5.75 to win the competition.
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Manchester City – odds to win FIFACWC 5.75
Manchester City may have had a disappointing 2024/25 season, failing to win a major trophy for the first time since 2016/17 and finishing third in the Premier League, but Pep Guardiola’s side are still certainly one of Europe’s best teams.
The Citizens have already been busy in the transfer market, signing Rayan Ait-Nouri and Rayan Cherki, and alongside the likes of Erling Haaland, Omar Marmoush, Rodri and many more, Man City could prove strong contenders for the trophy.
Guardiola’s side also have experience of winning this competition, as Man City come into the Club World Cup as the reigning champions after their 2023 triumph, and Bet9ja are offering odds of 5.75 for the Citizens to reclaim their title.
Conclusion
While PSG and Man City certainly have winning pedigree and possess some of the greatest players in the world, the unmatched star power of Real Madrid and their ability to consistently lift the biggest trophies in the most pressurised moments means Los Blancos are the ultimate favourites to win the Club World Cup.
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