F7 Club World Championship: group stage decides teams advancing to round of 16

The 2025 F7 Club World Championship, held in Curitiba, brought together 21 men’s teams divided into seven groups of three teams each, playing intense matches across three venues: Ginásio do Tarumã, Velódromo do Jardim Botânico, and Clube Mercês. After the group stage, the seven group winners and the four best runners-up advanced directly to the Round of 16.

Among the qualified teams are both traditional and emerging clubs in the sport, such as Tic Tac (Chile), Fratellos (Argentina), La Voz, La Masia, 7 Bogotá, Poli San Francisco (Mexico), Ruby FC (Argentina), Corinthians, Bendito, Sport Club (MT), and Jardim. The remaining ten clubs competed in a fierce repechage to determine the final five spots that completed the quarterfinal lineup.

With the teams now decided, the tournament moves on to the Round of 16, promising even more competitive and exciting matches. Curitiba consolidates its position as an international F7 hub, with growing audience expectations and increased visibility for the sport.