Overview

• The expanded 32-team Club World Cup runs from June 14 to July 13 across 11 U.S. cities, with an eight-group phase concluding on June 27 and knockout rounds starting June 28.
• Germany’s FC Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund occupy groups C and F and face Benfica Lissabon and Ulsan Hyundai in their final group fixtures.
• Several leading players have raised concerns over fixture congestion and welfare under the new four-year format, prompting FIFA to defend its scheduling as manageable for elite professionals.
• UEFA’s Champions League will continue its 36-team league-phase format next season, with qualification rounds from July 8, a group phase starting September 16, and a May 30 final in Budapest.
• The Europa League qualifies clubs in July and August before a group stage from September 24 and a May 20 final in Istanbul, while Conference League qualifiers begin July 10 for a 36-team main draw.