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There's just one month left until all eyes turn to the United States and the first edition of the revamped and bigger than ever FIFA Club World Cup.
Here are five reasons why you can't miss this big moment:
For the first time in the competition's history, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will feature 32 teams from around the world, in a format inspired by the World Cup of national teams.
More games, with the biggest emblems on the planet, mean more excitement, more spectacular goals, and more turnarounds than ever seen in club football.
History is waiting.
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is the only stage where you can see the champions of the Champions League of Europe face to face with the winners of the Libertadores Cup of South America, in addition to the best clubs from North America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.
You can check the complete list of participating teams here.
This tournament is the ultimate fusion of game philosophies and fan cultures.
With the prestige and prizes at stake, all clubs will give everything in this FIFA Club World Cup — which means that the biggest stars of football will be in action.
From Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior to Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, and Cole Palmer, the world's best will show all their talent.
And let's not forget the many young and lesser-known talents who will want to take advantage of the world stage to make themselves known.
Although this is not the first FIFA Club World Cup, it marks the start of the new expanded format — and what better place to start a new era of international club football than the United States?
With the 48-team World Cup heading to the USA, Canada, and Mexico in the summer of 2026, the Club World Cup will be the ideal opportunity to showcase the USA as an emerging power in football, with top stadiums and passionate fans.
There will be 63 games in 11 cities — the largest football tournament to take place on North American soil since the 1994 World Cup. It promises to be equally memorable and impactful.
It's common to see clubs from around the world touring the United States for pre-season during the summer.
But at the FIFA Club World Cup, there's no room for friendlies.
The team that lifts the trophy in July can, with all legitimacy, claim the title of the best club on the planet.
It's a rare opportunity — and clubs from historic football nations, such as Brazil and Argentina, will want to measure forces with the best that Europe has to offer.
This new format could forever change the meaning of being the best club in the world.
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