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5d ago

CAS Upholds Club León Ban as FIFA Plans Playoff to Finalize Club World Cup Lineup

The Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected appeals from Club León and Alajuelense, confirming Pachuca's qualification and setting up a decisive LAFC vs. Club América match for the last Group D spot.

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Overview

  • The Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld FIFA's decision to exclude Club León from the 2025 Club World Cup due to violations of multi-club ownership rules.
  • Deportiva Alajuelense's appeal for inclusion, based on continental rankings, was also dismissed by CAS, leaving them out of the tournament.
  • Pachuca remains qualified after CAS ruled that León's proposed trust structure failed to meet FIFA's regulatory requirements for ownership separation.
  • FIFA will organize a one-off playoff between Los Angeles FC and Club América to determine the final entrant in Group D, alongside Chelsea, Flamengo, and Espérance de Tunis.
  • The 2025 Club World Cup, the first 32-team edition, will take place in the United States from June 14 to July 13, featuring top clubs like Chelsea and Manchester City.