New York City’s Neighboring Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium To Host FIFA Club World Cup Starting In June:

In Advance of FIFA Club World Cup in the United States this Summer,  FIFA and Global Citizen Partner to Help End Extreme Poverty

$1 From Each FIFA Club World Cup Ticket Sold will Contribute to the Cause

New York New Jersey Residents Looking to Participate can Purchase Tickets at FIFA.com/tickets

 Editor’s note: Staten Islander News has covered a local donation by ShopRite and Kellogg to donate $10,000 to Young Women’s Leadership Volleyball Team in Stapleton on Staten Island. BP Fossella also kicked off the second annual High School Girls Basketball Tournament, also on Staten Island. A state-of-the-art video display was also unveiled recently at Wagner College for their sports games. 

For those wanting to watch the game today, you can stream it live by clicking the link on this page to go to DAZN.  Other streaming services are also carrying it.  

(NEW YORK NEW JERSEY) –  New York and New Jersey residents can support a great cause by purchasing tickets to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, following FIFA’s announcement that it will donate $1 from every ticket sold to FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million to expand access to quality education and football for children around the world.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino made the announcement today at the Global Citizen NOW summit in New York City, where FIFA and Global Citizen – the international advocacy organization working to end extreme poverty – marked the creation of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

“Today, we are announcing the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, a new initiative to raise money from philanthropies, businesses and the public to support global learning,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “I’m pleased to announce that one dollar from every ticket sold to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will go to the fund. Football unites the world, and over the coming years we will harness that unity to improve education for millions of children globally.”

“The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund represents a bold step towards a world where every child, no matter where they’re born, has access to education and opportunity,” added Hugh Evans, Co-Founder & CEO of Global Citizen. “By harnessing the transformative power of football and music, we are going to raise $100 million. Together with our incredible partners FIFA, we’re investing in a better world where every child has the chance to thrive.”

The Fund is a continuation of the four-year partnership between FIFA and Global Citizen, first announced at the 2024 Global Citizen Festival in New York. The initiative is designed to mobilize football fans, philanthropies, businesses, and civic leaders to drive meaningful change in education.

CALLING NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY: FIFA SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR 2025 CLUB WORLD CUP – THE LARGEST-EVER CLUB SOCCER EVENT IN THE UNITED STATES

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announces FIFA’s one-millionth global volunteer – volunteer opportunities are still available at FIFA.com

Tickets to the 2025 Club World Cup are available at FIFA.com/tickets

(NEW YORK) – FIFA today issued a call for volunteers in New York and New Jersey ahead of the FIFA 2025 Club World Cup™, which includes matches at MetLife Stadium. The announcement follows President Gianni Infantino’s celebration of FIFA’s one-millionth global volunteer at an event in Atlanta. Those interested in participating are encouraged to submit an application on the Volunteers page at FIFA.com to be considered for volunteer roles.

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ will bring together 32 elite teams from all six confederations, with the action set to kick off in New York on Sunday, June 15. A total of 63 matches will take place across 12 host venues all over the United States, culminating in a spectacular final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, July 13, when FIFA will crown the Club World Champions.

The match schedule for MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is below: 

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• Sunday, June 15 Palmeiras vs. Porto (Group A)
• Tuesday, June 17: Fluminense vs. Borussia Dortmund (Group F)
• Thursday, June 19: Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly (Group A)
• Saturday, June 21: Fluminense vs. Ulsan HD (Group F)
• Monday, June 23: Porto vs. Al Ahly (Group A)
• Saturday, July 5: Quarter-final – Winner Match 7 vs. Winner Match 8
• Tuesday, July 8: Semi-final – Winner QF1 vs. Winner QF2
• Saturday, July 13: Final – TBD vs. TBD

Tickets and ticket-inclusive hospitality packages are available now via FIFA.com/tickets.These packages include a set of exclusive bundles that provide fans guaranteed access to FIFA World Cup 26™ tickets, subject to availability and terms and conditions. The FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Ticket Packs are also available for purchase and will be available until April 28 or while supplies last.

The FIFA Club World Cup provided the following additional details: 

All tournament events will be live-streamed for free on DAZN.com, bringing the excitement of the FIFA Club World Cup to every soccer fan around the world. Photos from FIFA are available here.

As the United States gets set to host two major FIFA events over the next two years (FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and FIFA World Cup 2026™), FIFA will make a donation of $1 million to each of the 11 cities that will host matches at the forthcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. The $11 million donation is intended to support community-focused sports programs and other projects.

Tickets and ticket-inclusive hospitality packages are available now via FIFA.com/tickets.These packages include a set of exclusive bundles that provide fans guaranteed access to FIFA World Cup 26 tickets, subject to availability and terms and conditions. The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Ticket Packs can be purchased at FIFA.com/tickets and will be available until April 28 or while supplies last.

All tournament events will be live-streamed for free on DAZN.com, bringing the excitement of the FIFA Club World Cup to every soccer fan around the world.

For Those Looking For Last Minute Gifts: FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP TICKETS GIFT IDEA

As you may know, the FIFA Club World Cup is coming to MetLife Stadium, kicking off in New York on Sunday, June 15. For grads who would love to see the top soccer teams from around the world up close or those who want to create a lasting memory in New York before moving on to new adventures.

You can purchase tickets for all Club World Cup matches being played at MetLife Stadium here. The match schedule is as follows:

• Sunday, June 15 Palmeiras vs. Porto (Group A)
• Tuesday, June 17: Fluminense vs. Borussia Dortmund (Group F)
• Thursday, June 19: Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly (Group A)
• Saturday, June 21: Fluminense vs. Ulsan HD (Group F)
• Monday, June 23: Porto vs. Al Ahly (Group A)
• Saturday, July 5: Quarter-final – Winner Match 7 vs. Winner Match 8
• Tuesday, July 8: Semi-final – Winner QF1 vs. Winner QF2
• Wednesday, July 9: Semi-final 2 – Winner QF3 vs. Winner QF4
• Saturday, July 13: Final – TBD vs. TBD

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES – APRIL 13: Fans pose with “New York New Jersey” shirts outside Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 6: Fans hold FIFA Club World Cup tee shirt at the start of the procession of fans to the stadium before the Major League Soccer Match between New York City FC and Minnesota United FC at Yankee Stadium on April 06, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Ira L. Black – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 6: A fans wears a FIFA Club World Cup tee shirt and holdsthe official ball in Stans bar before the Major League Soccer Match between New York City FC and Minnesota United FC at Yankee Stadium on April 06, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Ira L. Black – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 6: Fans wear FIFA Club World Cup tee shirts and hold the official ball at the start of the procession of fans to the stadium before the Major League Soccer Match between New York City FC and Minnesota United FC at Yankee Stadium on April 06, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Ira L. Black – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Tickets will be going on sale soon.  We will provide an update as to the first sale dates in the next couple of days. 

Banner Image:  APRIL 6: Fans wear FIFA Club World Cup tee shirts and hold the official ball at the start of the procession of fans to the stadium before the Major League Soccer Match between New York City FC and Minnesota United FC at Yankee Stadium on April 06, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Ira L. Black – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)