Player Unions Sue FIFA Over Expanded Club World Cup

Legal action challenges FIFA's unilateral decisions on match calendar, citing player burnout and rights violations.

FIFPRO and national player unions from England and France have filed a lawsuit against FIFA.
The lawsuit targets the expanded 32-team Club World Cup scheduled for June-July 2025 in the United States.
Unions argue the new schedule violates players' rights to rest and could breach EU competition law.
The case has been filed in Belgium, with a request to refer it to the European Court of Justice.
FIFA maintains that the expanded tournament is necessary for global football development.