Not that you need another reason to host a series of BBQ events in your backyard with friends, but just in case you didn’t know … here is a new opportunity to score barbecue glory as you showcase your new Outdoor Kitchen Island and beautiful Luxury Patio Furniture & Outdoor Dining Sets while watching this summers soccer showdown.
For soccer fans who normally have to wait until 2026 for the next International FIFA World Cup, here is a unique way to live that excitement this year. The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is a new tournament starting this June that will take place from 14 June to 13 July 2025 and be played for the first time in 2025 in the USA featuring 32 clubs from AFC, CAF, Concacaf, CONMEBOL, OFC, and UEFA.
Gather your friends, make your plans, and wear a jersey from one of the teams participating below & try a recipe related to each team’s county. We have included a bunch of great barbecue recipe links below to save you time.
Group A
- SE Palmeiras (BRA)
- Try This Recipe: Savoury Spicy Himalayan Pulled Pork Chile Verde
- FC Porto (POR)
- Try This Recipe: Sea Bass Ceviche
- Al Ahly FC (EGY)
- Inter Miami CF (USA)
- Try This Recipe: New York Steaks with Roasted Garlic Pesto
Group B
- Paris Saint-Germain (FRA)
- Try This Recipe: Barbecued Duck A L'Orange
- Atlético de Madrid (ESP)
- Try This Recipe: Smoked Paella
- Botafogo (BRA)
- Try This Recipe: Chef Andrew Plaza’s Brazilian Picanha Steak & Lobster Tail
- DON’T FORGET: The Steak Oscar Topping (Oscar-Style Shrimp Béarnaise Sauce) Recipe
- Seattle Sounders FC (USA)
- Try This Recipe: Perfectly Smoked Prime Rib of Beef
Group C
- FC Bayern München (GER)
- Try These 4 Recipes in One - Smoked, Grilled, and Griddled at Home
- Auckland City FC (NZL)
- CA Boca Juniors (ARG)
- SL Benfica (POR)
- Try This Recipe: Lobster Mornay Recipe
Group D
- CR Flamengo (BRA)
- Try This Recipe: Brazilian Moqueca de Camarao
- Espérance Sportive de Tunis (TUN)
- Chelsea FC (ENG)
- Football Food: Garlic Parmesan Pizza Wings & Buffalo Chicken Lollipops
- Los Angeles FC (USA) / Club América (MEX)
- Try This Recipe: Mexican Grilled Beef Ribs
Group E
- CA River Plate (ARG)
- Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN)
- Try This Recipe: Grilled Ahi Poke
- CF Monterrey (MEX)
- Try This Recipe: Smoked Pork & Pineapple Carnita Tacos
- FC Internazionale Milano (ITA)
Group F
- Fluminense FC (BRA)
- Try This Recipe: Garlic Barbecued Scallops
- Borussia Dortmund (GER)
- Try This Recipe: Beer-Poached Grilled Apple Brats
- Ulsan HD (KOR)
- Try This Recipe: Short Rib Nigiri
- Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA)
Group G
- Manchester City (ENG)
- Try This Recipe: Salmon Rockefeller
- Wydad AC (MAR)
- Al Ain FC (UAE)
- Juventus FC (ITA)
- Try This Recipe: Authentic Sicilian Pizza: Trapani Rianata c/o our friends at ALFA
Group H
- Real Madrid C. F. (ESP)
- Try This Recipe: Spanish-Style Kebabs
- Al Hilal (KSA)
- CF Pachuca (MEX)
- Try This Recipe: Mexican-Inspired Huevos Rancheros
- FC Salzburg (AUT)
HUNGRY FOR MORE INTERNATIONAL BBQ RECIPE IDEAS??
In 2024, we celebrated a ‘World of Barbecue’ theme as the barbecue recipes were featured from a variety of countries around the world. Special Thanks to all of our amazing pitmasters, influencers, and vendors who helped us share their recipes with you.
CLICK HERE for our 80+ Recipe Summary from the 2024 World of Barbecue Tour.
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