FIFA’s new Club World Cup kicks off in June 2025 in the United States. Think: World Cup format, but for clubs. It’s set to feature 32 teams, run for a month, and boast $1.25 billion in funding — much of it linked to Saudi Arabia.
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The Club World Cup 2025 is already a shit show – and it’s only just begun
FIFA’s Club World Cup 2025 is a flashy, dodgy tournament trying to rival the Champions League — but with poor ticket sales, club resistance, and fan fatigue, it’s facing a tough crowd. For all the talk of “solidarity,” this looks more like a power move than a football revolution.