Overview

• Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich secured round of 16 berths, with Dortmund’s next opponent, venue and kickoff time now set.
• The group stage wrapped up on June 26, transitioning the 32-team field to a single-elimination bracket through to the July 13 final in New York.
• FIFA introduced rule tweaks and promotional measures after sluggish ticket sales to address criticism over the tournament’s appeal.
• Extreme heat in host cities has prompted concerns over player welfare and triggered heat protocols during match days.
• Serving as a test run for the 2026 World Cup, the competition features a $1 billion prize pool and free global streaming of all matches on DAZN.