First 32-Team Club World Cup to be Held in U.S. in 2025

FIFA's Expansion of Club World Cup Draws Criticism from Players' Union Over Player Welfare Concerns

FIFA has confirmed that the first 32-team Club World Cup will be held in the United States from June 15 to July 13, 2025.
The tournament will feature clubs from each of the six confederations, with Europe entering 12 teams including Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Manchester City who have qualified automatically as the most recent Champions League winners.
Manchester United and Liverpool will not be part of the tournament due to rules limiting participation to two teams per nation.
FIFA also announced a new Intercontinental Cup competition from December 2024, which will see the winners of the Champions League face a team that comes through intercontinental play-offs.
The players' union, FIFPRO, has criticized the scheduling of the tournament, citing concerns over player welfare and the impact on their personal and family lives.