Overview

• Los Angeles FC defeated Club América 2-1 in extra time with Denis Bouanga netting the winner in the 115th minute at BMO Stadium.
• The playoff followed FIFA’s decision to bar Club León over ownership rule violations involving CF Pachuca.
• LAFC will occupy León’s spot in Group D alongside FC Chelsea, Espérance Tunis and Flamengo Rio de Janeiro.
• The expanded Club World Cup features 32 teams and will take place in the United States from June 14 to July 13.
• As CONCACAF’s entrant, Los Angeles FC has already locked in $9.55 million in prize money with potential earnings exceeding $100 million.