On Jun. 15, 2025, FC Porto will be opening up the group stage play at MetLife Stadium as they take on SE Palmeiras. The club will have another match around a week later on Jun. 23, as they take on Al Ahly FC. Before the club steps into East Rutherford, we want you to get a better understanding of their background.
Futebol Clube de Porto, known as FC Porto for short, is a professional soccer club based out of Porto, Portugal. With 86 major trophies, FC Porto are one of the most decorated clubs in Portugal, adding to their legacy. The soccer club was founded in 1893, making it one of the biggest clubs in the country over the years.
FC Porto have called Estádio da Dragão their home since 2003. The stadium, which is located in Porto, holds a capacity of just over 50,000 fans, which makes it the third largest located in the country. In addition to hosting FC Porto, the stadium also houses the Portugal national football team.
The club plays in Primeira Liga, which is the top level of football in Portugal. The club currently stands at 2nd in the league out of a total 18 teams, having accrued 13 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses.
You can watch FC Porto take the field in just a few months as they head to MetLife Stadium in hopes of winning the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final, which will also be held at MetLife. The club will hope to get off to a good start, however, in their group stage matches in the Meadowlands.
To find out more about their first opponent, SE Palmeiras, check out the story attached: 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Team Spotlight: SE Palmeiras – Meadowlands Media.