Grupo Pachuca to Sell León to Meet FIFA Club World Cup Rules

FIFA's multi-club ownership regulations prompt Pachuca's owner to announce plans for León's sale, ensuring compliance for tournament participation.

Grupo Pachuca, which owns both León and Pachuca, is under FIFA investigation for violating rules prohibiting multi-club ownership in the Club World Cup.
Owner Jesús Martínez confirmed León will be sold to comply with FIFA's regulations, though the sale is not expected to be finalized until 2027.
Both León and Pachuca qualified for the expanded 32-team Club World Cup, set to take place in the United States next year.
Martínez has held discussions with FIFA and CONCACAF leadership, emphasizing the teams' operational independence and transparency in hopes of securing tournament approval.
FIFA plans to announce a decision on the clubs' eligibility by mid-December or early January, leaving their participation uncertain for now.