Overview

• The tournament runs from June 14 to July 13 across multiple U.S. venues, featuring a group stage of eight groups followed by knockout rounds.
• A record $1 billion total purse makes it football’s richest club competition, with the champion poised to earn about $126 million.
• Thirty-two clubs from six continents, including Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City and Inter Miami, will compete.
• Rummenigge confirmed Bayern will make no additional signings for the event and expects no major upheaval in the transfer market.
• A special rule allows players with expiring contracts to participate through the final, and organisers believe the new format will strengthen the Bundesliga and Champions League’s appeal.