Dubai, UAE 4 June 2025: Al Ain FC’s journey to the United States to compete in the world’s most prestigious club football tournament was made extra special by Emirates last evening. The Club is marking a historic milestone with its participation in the global club tournament kicking off on 14 June. The airline flew over 50 Al Ain FC players and members of the Club to Washington D.C. last night.
To celebrate the partnership, the players were treated to VIP service by the airline’s ground teams as soon as they arrived at Emirates Terminal 3 and were swiftly checked-in and whisked to the gate. As soon as they boarded, the Club was treated to Emirates’ signature hospitality and greeted with a special message by Emirates’ flight deck team, wishing the Club the best of luck at the prestigious tournament.
About the Emirates and Al Ain FC partnership
Emirates has partnered with Al Ain Football Club as Official Partner and Official Airline Partner as the Club marks its historic qualification at the most world’s most prestigious club football tournament. In addition, the airline will be partnering with Al Ain FC during the 25/26 season. The deal reinforces Emirates’ commitment to elevating the UAE’s status as a premier sports destination.
About FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Following the much-anticipated draw that revealed the eight groups that comprise the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, football fans around the world now also know exactly where and when to follow their clubs at the first edition of FIFA’s new global club showpiece, which will take place in the United States from Saturday, 14 June to Sunday, 13 July 2025.
FIFA has published the 63-game match schedule with dates and kick-off times for the groundbreaking tournament, revealing a tantalizing set of fixtures for the 32 club teams that will aim to become the first-ever champions of world football’s inaugural elite club competition.
Following the draw and release of the match schedule, the initial ticket sales phase for all 48 group-stage matches will open on Thursday, 19 December 2024 at 10:00 ET (16:00 CET) exclusively via FIFA.com/tickets (where fans can already register their interest in purchasing tickets).
