FIFA Club World Cup 2025 - Group E profiles

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is set to showcase the best clubs from across the globe, and Group E promises high-stakes drama as four historic teams battle for supremacy. Catch all the action live on SuperSport.

Italian giants Inter Milan, South American heavyweights CA River Plate, Concacaf powerhouse CF Monterrey, and Asian champions Urawa Red Diamonds will converge in the United States, each bringing their own unique style and pedigree to the competition. With a mix of tactical brilliance, attacking flair, and continental dominance, this group is brimming with potential for unforgettable football moments.

Inter Milan’s European pedigree meets River Plate’s relentless South American spirit, while Monterrey’s Concacaf experience and Urawa’s Asian resilience add further intrigue to the global showdown.

Every match will be crucial, with teams looking to stamp their authority and advance to the knockout rounds. Expect passionate battles, elite talent, and a clash of footballing cultures, as these clubs fight for glory on the world stage.

Inter Milan

Alongside Juventus, Inter Milan will be one of 12 European and two Italian representatives at the Fifa Club World Cup 2025™.

Find out who I Nerazzurri will face in the tournament, how they secured their place, and explore the club’s rich history and legendary players.

Inter Milan's Group E Fixtures

European giants Inter Milan will battle opponents from across the globe in Group E. They will face CA River Plate, who qualified via the ranking pathway, 2022 AFC Champions League winners Urawa Red Diamonds, and 2021 Concacaf Champions Cup champions CF Monterrey.

- Tuesday, 17 June: CF Monterrey v Inter Milan – Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles
- Saturday, 21 June: Inter Milan v Urawa Red Diamonds – Lumen Field, Seattle
- Wednesday, 25 June: Inter Milan v CA River Plate – Lumen Field, Seattle

How They Qualified

Inter Milan secured their place via the Uefa ranking pathway, thanks to their consistent performances in the Uefa Champions League from 2021 to 2024. Their standout achievement was reaching the 2022/23 Champions League final, where they narrowly lost 1-0 to Manchester City.

Club Factfile
- Year Formed: 1908
- Stadium: Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro)
- Nickname: I Nerazzurri

Club History

Founded on 9 March 1908, Inter Milan emerged from a split within AC Milan, creating a club that would go on to dominate Italian football. They are the only club in Italy to have played every season in Serie A since their inception.

Inter Milan have won 20 league titles, nine Coppa Italia trophies, and eight Italian Super Cups. Their latest Scudetto victory in 2025 earned them the right to wear a second star on their iconic black-and-blue jersey—one star is awarded for every ten league titles in Italy.

On the European stage, Inter have claimed three Uefa Champions League titles and three Uefa Cups, with their most famous triumph coming in 2009/10, when they secured a historic treble under José Mourinho, defeating Bayern Munich 2-0 in the Champions League final.

Globally, Inter have won two Intercontinental Cups and a Fifa Club World Cup, and they now aim to add another international trophy to their collection at the Fifa Club World Cup 2025.

CF Monterrey

One of the most decorated clubs in Mexico and Concacaf, CF Monterrey secured one of the four Concacaf spots for the Fifa Club World Cup 2025 in the United States.

Monterrey's Group E Fixtures

Mexican giants Monterrey will face clubs from three different continents in their Club World Cup group. They will take on CA River Plate, Inter Milan, and Urawa Red Diamonds.

- Tuesday, 17 June: CF Monterrey v Inter Milan – Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles
- Saturday, 21 June: CA River Plate v CF Monterrey – Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles
- Wednesday, 25 June: Urawa Red Diamonds v CF Monterrey – Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles

How They Qualified

Monterrey secured their place by winning the 2021 Concacaf Champions Cup, defeating Club América 1-0 in the final. Rogelio Funes Mori scored the decisive goal, securing Rayados’ fifth Concacaf club crown.

Club Factfile
- Year Formed: 1945
- Stadium: BBVA
- Nicknames: Los Rayados (The Striped Ones), Los Albiazules (The White-and-Blues), La Pandilla (The Gang)

Club History

Founded on 28 June 1945, Monterrey had to wait until 1986 to win their first Mexican league title. However, the club’s fortunes changed dramatically in the 21st century, securing four domestic crowns since 2003.

Monterrey’s greatest success has come in international competition, winning three consecutive Concacaf Champions Cup titles in 2010/11, 2011/12, and 2012/13. They added two more titles in 2019 and 2021, defeating Tigres and Club América, respectively.

Monterrey have previously competed in five Fifa Club World Cups, finishing third in 2012 and 2019. They now aim to make an even bigger impact in 2025.

CA River Plate

Argentine giants CA River Plate will be one of two teams representing Argentina at the Fifa Club World Cup 2025, alongside their fierce rivals Boca Juniors.

River Plate's Group E Fixtures

River Plate will face Urawa Red Diamonds, CF Monterrey, and Inter Milan in Group E.

- Tuesday, 17 June: CA River Plate v Urawa Red Diamonds – Lumen Field, Seattle
- Saturday, 21 June: CA River Plate v CF Monterrey – Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles
- Wednesday, 25 June: Inter Milan v CA River Plate – Lumen Field, Seattle

How They Qualified

River Plate secured their place via the ranking pathway, thanks to their strong performances in the Copa Libertadores. Their win against Libertad on Matchday 5 of Group H in 2024 ensured their qualification for the expanded Club World Cup.

Club Factfile
- Year Formed: 1901
- Stadium: Monumental
- Nicknames: El Millonario (The Millionaire), La Banda (The Stripe)

Club History

Founded in 1901, River Plate played their first Superclásico against Boca Juniors in 1913, winning 2-1. Over the decades, they have amassed 54 domestic titles and 12 international trophies, making them one of the most successful clubs in world football.

River Plate’s Copa Libertadores triumphs in 1986, 1996, 2015, and 2018 cemented their status as South American giants. Their 2018 victory over Boca Juniors in Madrid remains one of the most iconic moments in football history.

Urawa Red Diamonds

Japanese club Urawa Red Diamonds will be one of four AFC representatives at the Fifa Club World Cup 2025.

Urawa Red Diamonds' Group E Fixtures

Urawa Red Diamonds will face CA River Plate, Inter Milan, and CF Monterrey in Group E.

- Tuesday, 17 June: CA River Plate v Urawa Red Diamonds – Lumen Field, Seattle
- Saturday, 21 June: Inter Milan v Urawa Red Diamonds – Lumen Field, Seattle
- Wednesday, 25 June: Urawa Red Diamonds v CF Monterrey – Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles

How They Qualified

Urawa Red Diamonds secured their place by winning the 2022 AFC Champions League, defeating Al Hilal in the final.

Club Factfile
- Year Formed: 1950
- Stadium: Saitama Stadium 2002
- Nickname: Reds

Club History

Originally founded as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries SC, Urawa Red Diamonds became one of Japan’s most successful clubs, winning three AFC Champions League titles in 2007, 2017, and 2022. Now, they aim to make their mark on the global stage at the Fifa Club World Cup 2025.