How they qualified: Winners of AFC Champions League™ 2022

Previous Appearance: Three (Semi-finalists in 2007, 2023)

Head Coach: Maciej Skorża (POL)

2024/25 Form: 13th in 2024 J1 Legaue; currently third in 2025 J1 League

Group E Fixtures - June 17: v CA River Plate (ARG), June 21: v FC Inter Milan (ITA), June 25: CF Monterrey (MEX)

Despite being one of Japan's most successful clubs, Urawa have won the J.League crown only once - in 2006.

They are, however, three-time AFC Champions League™ winners - lifting the coveted trophy in 2007, 2017 and 2022 and have also enjoyed good fortunes at the FIFA Club World Cup.

They reached the semi-finals both on debut in 2007 and in 2023, suffering defeat against Italy's A.C. Milan and Manchester City of England respectively.

They will be aiming to do even better at the 2025 edition, with Maciej Skorza back for a second spell after leading the club to the 2023 AFC Champions League title.

Veteran goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa said they are proud to be the only Japanese team at the inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup.

"The competition will get a lot of attention from around the world and it has a big meaning for us," he said.

"Who knows whether a Japanese team will play in it again because you need to become Asian champions to earn that right."