Overview

• The expanded format features 32 teams from six confederations competing in eight groups across 12 U.S. cities from June 14 to July 13.
• Advance ticket sales remain sluggish, with the Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly opener still unsold out and worries about group-stage attendances.
• A $1 billion prize pool, including a potential $125 million top award, has drawn elite clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester City and PSG along with stars such as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham.
• All 63 matches will be streamed for free worldwide on DAZN, with U.S. coverage available on TNT Sports and Univision.
• Players’ unions and managers have cautioned that the added fixture load in an already crowded calendar could strain athlete welfare and recovery.