Overview
- Chelsea secured the first 32-team Club World Cup title with a 3-0 victory over PSG at MetLife Stadium on July 13.
- PSG coach Luis Enrique struck Chelsea forward João Pedro after the final whistle, prompting FIFA to open a disciplinary review of his actions.
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended the expanded tournament’s commercial success, highlighting $2.1 billion in revenue and projected viewership of up to 3 billion.
- Players’ union head Sergio Marchi criticized the congested schedule and extreme heat, calling for stronger safeguards to protect athletes.
- Organizers mandated cooling breaks and installed bench fans to address U.S. summer heat, fueling debates over future tournament format and scheduling.