United States to host first 32-team Club World Cup

Jun 23, 2023 1 min read
FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced plans for a new 32-team Club World Cup last December (Nick Potts/PA)
FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced plans for a new 32-team Club World Cup last December (Nick Potts/PA)

The United States will host FIFA’s new, expanded Club World Cup in 2025, football’s global governing body has announced.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed the 32-team tournament on the eve of the 2022 World Cup final.

It is set to feature 12 European clubs, including the last three Champions League winners Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester City.

The USA will co-host the 2026 World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico.

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