- River Plate and Atlético de Madrid have the most players from the championship-winning team.
- Other top stars from the tournament could also shine in the 2025 Club World Cup.
The 2025 Club World Cup could feature a large number of players who excelled in the CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™.
Argentina’s Copa América Champions and the Club World Cup
Argentina, the tournament champion, has 12 players who belong to teams qualified for the club competition. Standouts include Lautaro Martínez (the tournament’s top scorer), Lionel Messi, and Ángel Di María, who retired from international football after the CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™ Final against Colombia.
River Plate has three players from the championship squad (Armani, Acuña, and Pezzella), as does Atlético de Madrid (Molina, De Paul, and Julián Álvarez).
All the CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™ Champions Who Could Play in the Club World Cup
- River Plate: Franco Armani, Marcos Acuña, and Germán Pezzella.
- Inter Miami: Lionel Messi.
- Chelsea: Enzo Fernández.
- Inter Milan: Lautaro Martínez.
- Juventus: Nicolás González.
- Benfica: Nicolás Otamendi and Ángel Di María.
- Atlético de Madrid: Nahuel Molina, Rodrigo De Paul, and Julián Álvarez.
Top Stars Who Could Play in the Club World Cup
The 32-team tournament could also include other standout players from the CONMEBOL Copa América™. Notable names include:
- Luis Suárez (Uruguay/Inter Miami)
- Federico Valverde (Uruguay/Real Madrid)
- Vinícius Jr, Rodrygo, and Endrick (Brazil/Real Madrid)
- Richard Ríos (Colombia/Palmeiras)
- Moisés Caicedo (Ecuador/Chelsea)
- Savarino (Venezuela/Botafogo)
When and Where Will the Club World Cup Take Place?
The first edition of this tournament will be held from June 15 to July 13, 2025, in the United States. It will take place every four years.
