Al Ahly, the African powerhouse, is ready to write a new chapter in its storied legacy at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, now expanded to 32 teams and hosted in the United States for the first time.
This marks the Egyptian giant’s 10th appearance in the global tournament, having previously claimed four bronze medals.
This year’s edition presents fresh challenges, as Al Ahly finds itself in a high-stakes group featuring Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, Brazilian champions Palmeiras, and Portuguese side FC Porto. With global attention on this clash of continents, the spotlight shines brightest on the opening match — a showdown between Al Ahly and Inter Miami at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, scheduled for early Sunday.
Guiding Al Ahly through this test is Spanish coach Jose Riveiro. He becomes the club’s fourth foreign manager at the Club World Cup, following in the footsteps of Manuel Jose, Pitso Mosimane, and Marcel Kohller.
Riveiro aims to showcase a tactically balanced and offensively dynamic side, determined to challenge elite clubs from Europe and South America.
