The tournament will feature an expanded format with 32 teams
The tournament will feature an expanded format with 32 teams
Expanded Format
Expanded Format
UEFA - 12South America (CONMEBOL) - 6Africa (CAF ) - 4Asia (AFC) - 4North/Central America (CONCACAF) - 4Oceania (OFC) - 1USA - 1
UEFA - 12South America (CONMEBOL) - 6Africa (CAF ) - 4Asia (AFC) - 4North/Central America (CONCACAF) - 4Oceania (OFC) - 1USA - 1
Host Venues
Matches will be held across 12 iconic venues in the U.S
Matches will be held across 12 iconic venues in the U.S
Host Venues
Hard Rock Stadium - MiamiMetLife Stadium - New JerseyThe Rose Bowl - PasadenaMercedes-Benz Stadium - AtlantaThe final will be hosted at MetLife Stadium
Hard Rock Stadium - MiamiMetLife Stadium - New JerseyThe Rose Bowl - PasadenaMercedes-Benz Stadium - AtlantaThe final will be hosted at MetLife Stadium
Unique Representation
The tournament includes some of the world's top clubs
Chelsea
Chelsea
Real Madrid
Real Madrid
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
Palmeira
Palmeira
Global Participation Rules
Maximum of two teams from any single country (except champions of different years) ensures diverse representation
Maximum of two teams from any single country (except champions of different years) ensures diverse representation
For instance, Brazilian clubs Flamengo, Palmeiras, Botafogo, and Fluminense qualified due to past successes in the Copa Libertadores
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For instance, Brazilian clubs Flamengo, Palmeiras, Botafogo, and Fluminense qualified due to past successes in the Copa Libertadores
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Format Similar to FIFA World Cup
Format Similar to FIFA World Cup
Teams will compete in eight groups of four, with the top two in each group advancing to the knockout rounds.
Teams will compete in eight groups of four, with the top two in each group advancing to the knockout rounds.
First-of-its-Kind Expansion
First-of-its-Kind Expansion
This edition marks the first major expansion of the Club World Cup, aiming to crown the world's best club team on a truly global stage..
This edition marks the first major expansion of the Club World Cup, aiming to crown the world's best club team on a truly global stage..