The draw for FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup is coming up. Here’s what to know
2 weeks, 5 days ago

The draw for FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup is coming up. Here’s what to know

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Soccer’s biggest ever global club tournament is coming to the United States next year and the 32-team group stage will be drawn Thursday. European powers Real Madrid and Manchester City, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, recently crowned South American champion Botafogo and top clubs from Asia, Africa and Oceania are among the teams who are in the draw for FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup. The 2025 Club World Cup is FIFA’s most ambitious project, creating a month-long tournament in a mid-June to mid-July slot historically used by the men’s World Cup, which draws the biggest audiences in global sports. From 2005 through last year, the annual FIFA Club World Cup was played each December, settling on a seven-team knockout format: the six reigning continental champions and the host nation’s domestic champion. After the failed Super League project in April 2021 rocked European soccer, FIFA found agreement for a 32-team Club World Cup.

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The silence surrounding Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034 confirmation reveals Fifa’s grand plan
1 week, 5 days ago

The silence surrounding Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034 confirmation reveals Fifa’s grand plan

The Independent  

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The silence surrounding Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034 confirmation reveals Fifa’s grand plan
1 week, 6 days ago

The silence surrounding Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034 confirmation reveals Fifa’s grand plan

The Independent  

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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 schedule, complete list of fixtures: When will Messi, Inter Miami kick off tournament against Al Ahly FC?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 schedule, complete list of fixtures: When will Messi, Inter Miami kick off tournament against Al Ahly FC?

The Hindu  

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will now kick off on June 14, one day earlier than the original starting date, football’s world body announced on Saturday. Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will continue to open the tournament against Egypt’s Al Ahly FC which will be held in Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. Teams qualified for the Club World Cup by …

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Draw Results: Groups, teams, venues, format, dates and live streaming
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Draw Results: Groups, teams, venues, format, dates and live streaming

Firstpost  

The draw for the 32-team FIFA Club World Cup 2025 which will run from 15 June to 13 July 2025 in the USA and include big teams like the Real Madrid and Manchester City is complete. Check out all the information including FIFA Club World Cup 2025 groups, venues, format and dates. Overall, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will …

Club World Cup 2025: FIFA’s ownership rule forces club sale
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Club World Cup 2025: FIFA’s ownership rule forces club sale

The Hindu  

FIFA’s Club World Cup regulations forces Mexican club Leon to put the club up for sale. Mexican club Leon is set to be put up for sale to comply with FIFA’s Club World Cup regulations that prohibit multi-club ownership. Alajuelense of Costa Rica complained to football’s governing body that two Mexican teams owned by Martínez qualified to participate in the …

Messi’s Miami to open expanded 2025 Club World Cup against Egypt’s Al Ahly
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Messi’s Miami to open expanded 2025 Club World Cup against Egypt’s Al Ahly

Al Jazeera  

The draw for the Club World Cup will see Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami open FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup in 2025. Lionel Messi and Inter Miami now know their path for next year’s Club World Cup. Premier League champions Manchester City were drawn, at the event in Miami on Thursday evening, with Juventus, Wydad AC and Al Ain in Group …

FIFA to reveal Club World Cup draw amid apathy, legal threats
2 weeks, 5 days ago

FIFA to reveal Club World Cup draw amid apathy, legal threats

Deccan Chronicle  

Miami: The draw for the expanded FIFA Club World Cup takes place in Miami on Thursday, offering a first glimpse into the fine detail of a tournament that has been viewed with indifference or even outright hostility across parts of the football world. "Mr President, you know you have not sold the broadcast rights for the Club World Cup, you …

Bank of America signs again with FIFA for US-hosted Club World Cup that still has no TV deals
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Bank of America signs again with FIFA for US-hosted Club World Cup that still has no TV deals

Associated Press  

GENEVA — World Cup sponsor Bank of America teamed with FIFA for a second time Tuesday, signing for the Club World Cup that still has no broadcast deals just over six months before games start. Bank of America joins 2026 World Cup sponsors Hisense and Budweiser brewer AB InBev in separately also backing the club event, and more deals are …

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Messi’s Inter Miami is among bottom seeds for draw
2 weeks, 6 days ago

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Messi’s Inter Miami is among bottom seeds for draw

The Hindu  

Manchester City and Real Madrid will be placed in the highest-ranking pot in the draw for the Club World Cup, while Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami is in the lowest. Also in Pot 1 are European giants Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain as well as the four highest-ranked teams from South America: Flamengo, Palmeiras, River Plate and Fluminense. Inter Miami, which …

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami given Club World Cup 2025 spot by FIFA
1 month ago

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami given Club World Cup 2025 spot by FIFA

India Today  

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have secured a spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which will feature 32 top clubs from around the globe and take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13. Typically, the U.S. host club for the Club World Cup would be determined by the MLS Cup winner, but FIFA opted …

European qualifying draw for 2026 World Cup in North America now in play as Nations League ends
1 month, 1 week ago

European qualifying draw for 2026 World Cup in North America now in play as Nations League ends

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The final rounds of Nations League games over the next week will bring the 2026 World Cup sharply into focus in Europe. That’s because Nations League standings, and results that factor into the next FIFA rankings published on Nov. 28, will confirm seedings for the 12 European qualifying groups for the next World Cup in North America. Four …

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 draw set for December 5 in Miami
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 draw set for December 5 in Miami

The Hindu  

The world’s best football clubs will discover their group stage opponents for the inaugural 32-club FIFA Club World Cup at the draw on December 5 in Miami. The date was highly anticipated as many questions still surround this competition, whose revenues and benefits for the clubs remain a mystery -- its TV broadcasters are not yet known and only one …

The FIFA Club World Cup has venues at last – but so many questions still remain
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The FIFA Club World Cup has venues at last – but so many questions still remain

New York Times  

The controversial Club World Cup is coming closer to fruition. It seems FIFA is, in some ways, leveraging the success of their men’s World Cup to draw interest for the Club World Cup. Gianni Infantino, Hugh Jackman and Gayle King at the Global Citizen Festival in New York Next year’s Club World Cup is also important for FIFA to course-correct …

FIFA announces 2025 Club World Cup stadiums and cities
2 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA announces 2025 Club World Cup stadiums and cities

New York Times  

This article has been updated to reflect Inter Miami’s qualification for the Club World Cup as the host country representative team. GO DEEPER Infantino calls emergency meeting with broadcasters over lack of FIFA Club World Cup deal 2025 Club World Cup stadiums: Full list MetLife Stadium * Meredes-Benz Stadium Bank of America Stadium TQL Stadium Rose Bowl Stadium Hard Rock …

The financial row threatening to derail Fifa’s new Club World Cup before it begins
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The financial row threatening to derail Fifa’s new Club World Cup before it begins

The Independent  

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FIFA asks for Club World Cup broadcast bids just 11 months before 32-team event launches in US
5 months, 1 week ago

FIFA asks for Club World Cup broadcast bids just 11 months before 32-team event launches in US

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Just 11 months before the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup in men’s soccer, FIFA invited bids on Monday for rights to broadcast the 63-game tournament to be staged in the United States. A relaunched and lucrative Club World Cup has been coveted by FIFA President Gianni Infantino since he was elected in 2016, with aims to pay participating …

Expanded Club World Cup in 2025 faces legal challenge by players’ unions
6 months, 1 week ago

Expanded Club World Cup in 2025 faces legal challenge by players’ unions

Associated Press  

DUSSELDORF, Germany — Soccer players’ unions legally challenged FIFA on Thursday for expanding the Club World Cup. FIFPRO’s European arm said member unions in England and France filed a claim against FIFA at the Brussels Court of Commerce, and challenged FIFA’s “decisions to unilaterally set the international match calendar.” The English Professional Footballers’ Association said the case would “challenge the …

A year to go until the Club World Cup in the United States: What’s going on?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

A year to go until the Club World Cup in the United States: What’s going on?

New York Times  

We are just under a year out from FIFA’s first expanded men’s Club World Cup, billed as a contest between the world’s best 32 club sides and being hosted by the United States. FIFA said in a statement it is “fully confident and convinced of the commercial and sporting success of the new competition” but, as official details remain scant, …

Club World Cup: Why FIFA is facing pushback over US-staged tournament
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Club World Cup: Why FIFA is facing pushback over US-staged tournament

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — FIFA is facing renewed pushback over its expanded Club World Cup just over a year before the tournament is due to be staged in the United States. World players’ union FIFPRO and the World Leagues Association want the event to be rescheduled and the international match calendar reformed over concerns about players’ welfare and their “fundamental rights.” …

FIFA urged to review congested calendar or face legal action from player unions and leagues
7 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA urged to review congested calendar or face legal action from player unions and leagues

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA has been warned of legal action from players and national leagues if it does not backtrack on adding new and bigger competitions to the congested calendar of men’s international soccer. FIFA is criticized for “unilateral decisions that benefit its own competitions and commercial interests” — including the World Cup and expanded 32-team Club World Cup that debuts …

Club World Cup expansion raises player welfare fears
1 year ago

Club World Cup expansion raises player welfare fears

China Daily  

Fans of Al Ittihad cheer on their team prior to Tuesday's FIFA Club World Cup first-round match against Auckland City at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This should change," Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Monday, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where his team is aiming to win the last Club World Cup before it is …

FIFA defends expanded Club World Cup despite concerns over player welfare
1 year ago

FIFA defends expanded Club World Cup despite concerns over player welfare

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — FIFA has defended its newly expanded Club World Cup from criticism that players are being overworked by pointing to the longevity of aging stars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. “There is demand for big competitions in football, and there has been a good support for this one.” While the European Club Association described the tournament as …

Club World Cup 2023: Schedule and how to watch
1 year ago

Club World Cup 2023: Schedule and how to watch

The Independent  

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FIFA’s rebooted Club World Cup could change the face of soccer and spark a player backlash
1 year ago

FIFA’s rebooted Club World Cup could change the face of soccer and spark a player backlash

Associated Press  

A 32-team World Cup for clubs is FIFA’s big play to change the face of soccer. This should change,” Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Monday, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where they aim to win the last Club World Cup before it is radically rebooted. “Clubs play a fundamental role in world football, and the Club World Cup will …

Club World Cup dates in the United States confirmed. Players’ union FIFPRO not happy
1 year ago

Club World Cup dates in the United States confirmed. Players’ union FIFPRO not happy

Associated Press  

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — The first edition of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup in the United States will be staged from June 15 to July 13, 2025, world soccer’s governing body said Sunday. “Clubs play a fundamental role in world football, and the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will be a major milestone in providing clubs from all confederations …

Club World Cup set for June-July 2025, new Intercontinental Cup in 2024 - FIFA
1 year ago

Club World Cup set for June-July 2025, new Intercontinental Cup in 2024 - FIFA

The Hindu  

FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup planned for 2025 and set to feature 32 teams will be played from June 15 to July 13, while a new Intercontinental Cup will be played annually from next year, Gianni Infantino, the head of world football’s governing body, said on Sunday. The announcement drew criticism from the global players’ union FIFPro which said the …

FIFA and Saudi Arabia bond over Club World Cup this week with bigger goal ahead of 2034 World Cup
1 year ago

FIFA and Saudi Arabia bond over Club World Cup this week with bigger goal ahead of 2034 World Cup

Associated Press  

FIFA’s long-time flirtation with Saudi Arabia became a fully formed partnership this year. FIFA is likely to explore new broadcast models for the Club World Cup while its sponsor slate surely will include some from Saudi Arabia, whose state oil giant Aramco is reportedly in line for a top-tier World Cup deal. FIFA’s and Infantino’s relations with Saudi Arabia and …

FIFA Club World Cup 2023: Everything you need to know about football's 'other' World Cup
1 year ago

FIFA Club World Cup 2023: Everything you need to know about football's 'other' World Cup

Firstpost  

The top football teams from each continent will be involved in the FIFA Club World Cup 2023 set to start from 12 December. Teams: The seven teams set to vie for the FIFA Club World Cup 2023 title are- Manchester City, Club Leon, Urawa Reds, Fluminense FC, Auckland City FC, Al Ahly FC and Al Ittihad. Format The FIFA Club …

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid boosted by Indonesia changing sides after Australia co-host talks
1 year, 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid boosted by Indonesia changing sides after Australia co-host talks

The Hindu  

One week after revealing talks with Australia about bidding to co-host the 2034 World Cup, Indonesian football leader Erick Thohir said Wednesday his federation now supports Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, FIFA President Gianni Infantino urged AFC members to “be united for the 2034 World Cup.” Infantino has long been a close ally of Saudi football and the kingdom’s Crown …

Saudi Arabia submits letter of intent to host 2034 FIFA World Cup.
1 year, 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia submits letter of intent to host 2034 FIFA World Cup.

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia announced it took the second step to bid for the 2034 World Cup by submitting a letter of intent to host the event to FIFA on Monday. “Last week we announced our ambitions to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, and this official submission continues our journey to make the dreams of our people a reality,” Yasser Al …

Fifa clears the way for Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Fifa clears the way for Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup

The Independent  

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Club World Cup 2025: United States picked to host 32-team event
1 year, 6 months ago

Club World Cup 2025: United States picked to host 32-team event

The Hindu  

The United States will host the Club World Cup in 2025, the first time the FIFA tournament will have 32 teams. Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea already earned places as recent Champions League winners for the expanded tournament line-up that is set to test stadiums and operations one year before the 2026 World Cup. The United States will host …

United States picked to host 2025 Club World Cup, an expanded soccer tournament with 32 teams
1 year, 6 months ago

United States picked to host 2025 Club World Cup, an expanded soccer tournament with 32 teams

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The United States will host the Club World Cup in 2025, the first time the FIFA tournament will have 32 teams. The United States will host the men’s World Cup with Canada and Mexico, and FIFA could yet give some Club World Cup games to those countries. The current seven-team Club World Cup for continental champions played every …

FIFA expands 2026 World Cup again to create 104-game program
1 year, 9 months ago

FIFA expands 2026 World Cup again to create 104-game program

Associated Press  

The expanded World Cup in North America got even more supersized on Tuesday. The six-week World Cup will start one year after FIFA launches a 32-team Club World Cup, which could also be staged in North America to test tournament logistics. The format guarantees every World Cup team will play a minimum of three times instead of two, adding up …

FIFA targets 2030 World Cup host vote in September next year
1 year, 10 months ago

FIFA targets 2030 World Cup host vote in September next year

The Hindu  

The 2030 World Cup hosts are expected to be picked in September next year, FIFA said on Tuesday. The three 2026 hosts of the men’s World Cup — the United States, Canada and Mexico — all had their expected automatic entries in the 48-team finals tournament confirmed on Tuesday. FIFA also picked Saudi Arabia — a potential candidate in the …

FIFA targets 2030 World Cup host vote in September next year
1 year, 10 months ago

FIFA targets 2030 World Cup host vote in September next year

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The 2030 World Cup hosts are expected to be picked in September next year, FIFA said Tuesday. The three 2026 hosts of the men’s World Cup — the United States, Canada and Mexico — all had their expected automatic entries in the 48-team finals tournament confirmed Tuesday. FIFA also picked Saudi Arabia — a potential candidate in the …

FIFA Club World Cup: Real Madrid favourites to keep up Europe’s dominance
1 year, 10 months ago

FIFA Club World Cup: Real Madrid favourites to keep up Europe’s dominance

The Hindu  

Real Madrid are favourites for a record-extending fifth success at the Club World Cup, and in the process keeping up European dominance over South America in the annual tournament, which kicks off in Morocco on Wednesday. Last year’s Champions League and Copa Libertadores winners only join once the tournament reaches the final four stage but it begins on Wednesday when …

2023 marks the start of football’s next era
1 year, 11 months ago

2023 marks the start of football’s next era

The Independent  

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino Proposes 32-team Club World Cup in 2025
2 years ago

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Proposes 32-team Club World Cup in 2025

News 18  

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Friday that the Club World Cup, which currently features only seven teams, will feature 32 teams in 2025. Currently, the top teams from continental competitions and the hosts’ national champion compete for the Club World Cup title. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Draw: Group guide
2 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Draw: Group guide

The Hindu  

Group A — Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands The first match of the 2022 World Cup will be played by this group with host Qatar taking on Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium. The group has three-time World Cup finalist, Netherlands, and the winner of the African Cup of Nations 2021, Senegal, in which Liverpool teammates Sadio Mane and Virgil Van …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Draw: How it works, pots, teams qualified, rules, streaming info
2 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Draw: How it works, pots, teams qualified, rules, streaming info

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup 2022 will be the first World Cup in the middle-east and the last one with 32 countries, with FIFA planning to expand the tournament to 48 nations from 2026. The FIFA World Cup 2022 draw will be telecast on Network 18 and will be available on the OTT platform Voot as well as Jio TV. Host …

FIFA World Cup 2022: World football body, Qatar prepare for unprecedented finals draw
2 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: World football body, Qatar prepare for unprecedented finals draw

Firstpost  

A World Cup like no other in its 92-year history will take shape this week at an unprecedented tournament draw that will take place at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center on 1 April, 2022 Doha: A World Cup like no other in its 92-year history will take shape this week at an unprecedented tournament draw. When FIFA and host …

Club World Cup final a game about much more than one trophy
2 years, 10 months ago

Club World Cup final a game about much more than one trophy

The Independent  

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FIFA Club World Cup to be held in UAE in February
3 years ago

FIFA Club World Cup to be held in UAE in February

Firstpost  

The Club World Cup will run from February 3-12, featuring eight matches between the champions of the six continental confederations along with the top team in the host nation. The FIFA Club World Cup, initially set to be held in Japan in December, will now be held in the United Arab Emirates in February, world football’s governing body announced Monday. …

FIFA plans to postpone Club World Cup until 2022
3 years, 2 months ago

FIFA plans to postpone Club World Cup until 2022

The Hindu  

FIFA plans to postpone the Club World Cup until early next year due to hosting challenges linked to the pandemic, people familiar with the planning said. Qatar is an option — like in February when Bayern Munich won the delayed 2020 edition in Doha — to help the Gulf nation test venues for the men's national teams' World Cup that …

Club World Cup draw pits Bayern against Africa-Qatar winner
3 years, 11 months ago

Club World Cup draw pits Bayern against Africa-Qatar winner

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich will have to beat the champion of Africa or Qatar to reach the Club World Cup final after FIFA made the tournament draw Tuesday. Champions League winner Bayern will face either Al Ahly of Eqypt or host nation Qatar’s domestic league winner Al-Duhail on February 8. The Copa Libertadores champion will play CONCACAF Champions League winner Tigres or …

FIFA extends 7-team Club World Cup to 2021; Japan to host
4 years ago

FIFA extends 7-team Club World Cup to 2021; Japan to host

The Hindu  

FIFA extended the smaller Club World Cup format for one more year on Friday after a 24-team revamp scheduled for China in June 2021 was delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Japan was chosen to host a traditional, seven-team Club World Cup in December 2021. "The 24-team Club World Cup is still on the agenda, we just haven't decided when …

Draw for European World Cup qualifying groups set for December 7
4 years, 2 months ago

Draw for European World Cup qualifying groups set for December 7

The Hindu  

The European qualifying groups for the 2022 World Cup will be drawn at FIFA headquarters on December 7, FIFA said on Thursday. A gala ceremony with coaches of the 55 national teams had been set to be held in November until the coronavirus pandemic ruled out that plan. RELATED| "Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions, the ceremony will …

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