The details were approved by the
FIFA Council on 17 December 2023, with the format formally confirmed on 20 September 2024. •
First round: The winners of the
2024–25 CAF Champions League played the winners of the
2025 OFC Men's Champions League in the "FIFA African–Asian–Pacific Cup play-off". The match was hosted by the club from the country with the higher ranking in the
FIFA Men's World Ranking. •
Second round: The winners of the
2024–25 AFC Champions League Elite played the winners of the first round for the title of the "FIFA African–Asian–Pacific Cup". The match was hosted by the club from the country with the higher ranking in the FIFA Men's World Ranking. In parallel, the winners of the
2025 Copa Libertadores and the winners of the
2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup played each other at a neutral venue in a match that was denominated the "FIFA Derby of the Americas". •
Play-off: The winners of the second round matches played each other in the "FIFA Challenger Cup". •
Final: The winners of the play-off (FIFA Challenger Cup) played the winners of the
2024–25 UEFA Champions League. == Venues ==