Al Ahly Club World Cup 2025 Schedule: Full List of Fixtures, Squad, Opponents, Timings, Record - All You Need to Know

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Al Ahly SC, the Egyptian Premier League giants, earned their place in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup through their exceptional performance in African football, securing the CAF Champions League titles in the 2020-21, 2022-23, and 2023-24 seasons.

As one of only two African teams, alongside Wydad AC, to win the continental championship during the qualification period, Al Ahly enters the tournament as a favorite among African clubs. Their consistent dominance in African competitions, with a record 12 CAF Champions League titles, underscores their qualification for this prestigious global event.

Al Ahly enters the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup as Africa’s most decorated club, with a rich history of 45 Egyptian Premier League titles and 26 continental trophies. While not favored to win the Club World Cup, their competitive Group A draw offers opportunities to surprise opponents with their experience from 9 prior Club World Cup appearances, where they secured four bronze medals.

Al Ahly Opponents in Club World Cup 2025

Al Ahly are drawn into Group A alongside Inter Miami, Palmeiras and FC Porto.

FC Porto (Portugal): Fifth-best ranked eligible team in the UEFA four-year ranking
Palmeiras (Brazil): Winner of 2021 Copa Libertadores
Inter Miami (USA): Winner of the 2024 MLS Supporter's Shield and Hosts

Al Ahly Club World Cup 2025 Schedule

Note: All times are subject to confirmation. IST – Indian Standard Time; ET – Eastern Time in the USA.

Al Ahly Club World Cup Record

It will be the tenth appearance for the Egyptian side in this tournament.

Al Ahly Squad for Club World Cup 2025

Goalkeepers:
Mohamed El-Shenawy, Mostafa Shobair, Hamza Alaa, Mostafa Makhlouf, Mohamed Seha

Defenders:
Ali Maaloul, Omar Kamal, Achraf Dari, Yahia Attiyat Allah, Mohamed Hany, Yasser Ibrahim, Karim Fouad, Karim El Debes, Khaled Abdelfattah, Mostafa Mahmoud Al Aash

Midfielders:
Mahmoud Trezeguet, Emam Ashour, Hussein El Shahat, Aliou Dieng, Mohamed Magdy Afsha, Amr El-Solia, Marwan Attia, Akram Tawfik, Hamdi Fathi, Ahmed Nabil Koka, Omar El Saaiy, Karim Nedved, Ahmed Hashem

Forwards:
Wessam Abou Ali, Achraf Bencharki, Reda Slim, Nejc Gradisar, Taher Mohamed, Mohamed Abdallah, Samir Mohamed

Al Ahly Key Players

Al Ahly’s squad boasts several standout performers who could make a significant impact at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Captain and goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy is a reliable last line of defense. Midfielder Emam Ashour and forward Wessam Abou Ali, are also in an exceptional current form. These players have the ability to stun the other strong teams in Group A and help the African club to go for a deeper run in this tournament.