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Australia Eyes Opportunity in FIFA's New Club World Cup Format

Football Australia CEO James Johnson Sees Potential for Global Success with 32-Team Tournament

  • Australia's football chief, James Johnson, believes his country can help FIFA turn their new Club World Cup into a global success.
  • The new 32-team Club World Cup is set to debut in the United States in 2025.
  • Australia is looking to bid for the Club World Cup after opting not to bid for the 2034 World Cup.
  • Johnson believes the new tournament, featuring 12 elite European clubs and eight top teams from South America, will transform the prestige of the Club World Cup.
  • Australia is also bidding for the Women's Asian Cup in 2026.
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