Overview

• 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.