Mamelodi Sundowns and ES Tunis have clinched qualification for the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup 2025, finalizing the lineup of CAF representatives for the competition set to take place in the United States next year.

With Al Ahly already securing a spot in the CAF Champions League final, both Sundowns and Esperance are now guaranteed entry to the FIFA Club World Cup through the ranking pathway.

The upcoming 32-team tournament, scheduled for June and July 2025 in the United States, will feature clubs from each of the six confederations vying for the coveted title of world champions.

Of the four slots allocated to CAF teams, Al Ahly, as winners of the 2020/21 and 2022/23 CAF Champions League editions, had already secured one place, while Wydad, champions of the 2021/22 edition, claimed another.

ES Tunis still has the opportunity to qualify as continental champions, as they are set to face Al Ahly in the two-legged CAF Champions League final on May 18th and 25th.

In the event of ES Tunis winning the CAF Champions League, Mamelodi Sundowns would also secure a ticket to the USA next summer via the ranking pathway, despite their semi-final exit, owing to their strong performances in the CAF Champions League over the past four seasons.

Should Al Ahly emerge victorious in the CAF Champions League once again, earning their third continental title in four seasons, both Mamelodi Sundowns and ES Tunis would join them at the FIFA Club World Cup through the ranking pathway.

This strategic approach ensures fair access in the event of a club winning multiple editions of the confederation’s premier club competition during the 2021-2024 period.