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LAFC Clinches FIFA Club World Cup Berth with Extra-Time Win over Club América

LAFC’s extra-time win secures a multimillion-dollar payday, lining them up against European and South American giants in Group D of the $1 billion prize-pool competition.

Club America Training and Press Conference - FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Playoff
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May 31, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; LAFC forward Denis Bouanga (99) controls the ball against Club America midfielder Alvaro Fidalgo (8) in the second half during a playoff match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at BMO Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Overview

  • LAFC defeated Club América 2-1 in extra time on May 31 at BMO Stadium to claim the final spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
  • The victory guarantees LAFC at least $9.55 million in participation fees from the tournament’s record-breaking $1 billion prize pool.
  • The expanded 32-team Club World Cup runs from June 14 to July 13 across 12 U.S. venues, with LAFC drawn alongside Chelsea, Flamengo and ES Tunis in Group D.
  • This one-off play-in match was arranged after Club León was disqualified for violating FIFA’s rules against multi-club ownership.
  • LAFC earned the playoff as the 2023 CONCACAF Champions Cup runner-up, while Club América qualified as the highest-ranked CONCACAF club not already in the tournament.