FIFA tournaments thrilled fans across the world in 2025. Captivating contests were illuminated by spellbinding individual performances as global champions were crowned and legends were made. Here, we relive the competitions’ defining moments.
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup™
Host country: Seychelles
Dates: 1-11 May
Winners: Brazil
Runners-up: Belarus
Third place: Portugal
Brazil clinched their seventh Beach Soccer World Cup title by edging Belarus in a humdinger of a final. The lethal Ihar Bryshtsel scored twice for the European side, but Rodrigo was in equally inspired form for Brazil and his brace helped the Seleção triumph. Portugal, meanwhile, edged Senegal for bronze.
Award winners
adidas Golden Ball: Rodrigo (Brazil)
adidas Golden Scorer: Ihar Bryshtsel (Belarus)
adidas Golden Glove: Mikhail Avgustov (Belarus)
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FIFA Club World Cup™
Host country: USA
Dates: 14 June-13 July
Winners: Chelsea
Runners-up: Paris Saint-Germain
The groundbreaking inaugural Club World Cup saw 32 of the greatest sides on the planet battle it out for global glory. After four incredible weeks in the United States, Premier League giants Chelsea clinched the title with a 3-0 win over European champions Paris Saint-Germain. Cole Palmer produced a mesmerising individual display in the final and his first-half double propelled the Blues to victory.
Award winners
adidas Golden Ball: Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
FIFA Best Young Player Award presented by Panini: Desire Doue (Paris Saint-Germain)
Top Goal Scorer Award presented by Bank of America: Gonzalo Garcia (Real Madrid)
adidas Golden Glove: Robert Sanchez (Chelsea)
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FIFA U-20 World Cup™
Host country: Chile
Dates: 27 September-19 October
Winners: Morocco
Runners-up: Argentina
Third place: Colombia
Morocco won their maiden U-20 title, sending their passionate fans wild in Chile with a 2-0 final victory over Argentina. Yassir Zabiri dazzled in the showpiece match, scoring both the Atlas Cubs’ goals to fire them to a famous triumph. Colombia, meanwhile, bagged bronze to claim their first medal at the tournament in more than 20 years.
Award winners
adidas Golden Ball: Othmane Maamma (Morocco)
adidas Golden Boot: Benjamin Cremaschi (USA)
adidas Golden Glove: Santino Barbi (Argentina)
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FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™
Host country: Morocco
Dates: 17 October-8 November
Winners: Korea DPR
Runners-up: Netherlands
Third place: Mexico
Korea DPR swept all before them to defend the title they won in the Dominican Republic 12 months previously. Morocco, Japan and Brazil were all ruthlessly dispatched in the knockout phase to set up a final against the Netherlands, who were powerless to prevent the AFC team swaggering to a 3-0 win. Mexico overcame Brazil on penalties in the play-off for third place.
Award winners
adidas Golden Ball: Yu Jong-hyang (Korea DPR)
adidas Golden Boot: Yu Jong-hyang (Korea DPR)
adidas Golden Glove: Valentina Murrieta (Mexico)
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FIFA U-17 World Cup™
Host country: Qatar
Dates: 3-27 November
Winners: Portugal
Runners-up: Austria
Third place: Italy
European champions Portugal completed a dream double by conquering the first ever 48-team U-17 World Cup. A thrill-a-minute competition in Qatar concluded with a compelling 1-0 final win for the Portuguese against Austria, who were the nation’s first team to reach a World Cup final at any level. Italy, meanwhile, secured bronze by seeing off Brazil in the play-off for third place.
Award winners
adidas Golden Ball: Mateus Mide (Portugal)
adidas Golden Boot: Johannes Moser (Austria)
adidas Golden Glove: Romario Cunha (POR)
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FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™
Host country: Philippines
Dates: 21 November-7 December
Winners: Brazil
Runners-up: Portugal
Third place: Spain
A heavyweight final provided a fitting conclusion to a hugely successful inaugural Futsal Women’s World Cup. Ultimately, Brazil proved too strong for Portugal, with Golden Ball winner Emilly opening the scoring to set her team on the way to a 3-0 success. In the bronze-medal showdown, Laura Cordoba starred as Spain trounced Argentina 5-1.
Award winners
adidas Golden Ball: Emilly (Brazil)
adidas Golden Boot: Emilly (Brazil)
adidas Golden Glove: Ana Catarina Pereira (Portugal)
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FIFA Arab Cup™
Host country: Qatar
Dates: 1-18 December
Champions: Morocco
Runners-up: Jordan
Third place: Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (third place shared after play-off match was abandoned due to heavy rain)
The second edition of the Arab Cup featured bumper crowds and high-quality contests. Morocco triumphed following a breathless final 3-2 win over Jordan. Atlas Lions star Oussama Tannane’s breathtaking long-range opening goal set the tone for a stunning decider. Jordan hit back to lead 2-1 thanks to an Ali Olwan brace but Morocco would not be denied, with Abderrazzaq Hamdallah bagging a double of his own to secure the title.
Award winners
adidas Golden Ball: Mohamed Hrimat (Morocco)
adidas Golden Boot: Ali Olwan (Jordan)
adidas Golden Glove: El Mahdi Benabid (Morocco)
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FIFA Intercontinental Cup™
Host country: Various (final stage in Qatar)
Dates: 14 September-17 December
Winners: Paris Saint-Germain
Runners-up: Flamengo
Paris Saint-Germain capped a history-making 2025 when they overcame Brazilian giants Flamengo to win the Intercontinental Cup. The French side claimed their sixth major trophy of the calendar year with a penalty-shootout triumph at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. Goalkeeper Matvei Safonov was the hero for PSG, saving four consecutive spot-kicks.
Aramco Player of the Tournament: Vitinha
