FIFA Club World Cup: FIFA to Discuss Increasing Number of Teams.

According to The Guardian, FIFA is considering expanding the Club World Cup to 48 teams if the current tournament proceeds successfully. This year, 32 clubs are competing for the first time in the new format. Premier League clubs are strongly demanding the removal of restrictions on the number of teams from one country. Under the new rules, the expansion of the tournament will only concern clubs that do not qualify for the tournament based on their performance in cup competitions.

The Club World Cup is one of the largest tournaments of the summer of 2025 in men's football. For the first time, the competition will be held in a new format from June 15 to July 13 at stadiums in the USA, where the World Cup for national teams will take place in 2026.

Results of the draw for the Club World Cup

• Group A: 'Palmeiras' (Brazil), 'Porto' (Portugal), 'Al-Ahli' (Egypt), 'Inter' Miami (USA)
• Group B: PSG (France), 'Atletico' (Spain), 'Botafogo' (Brazil), 'Seattle Sounders' (USA)
• and other groups with tournament participants.

After the group stage, the two best teams from each group will advance to the playoffs. The final playoff match will take place on July 13. Some matches will be broadcasted on Public Sport and local TV channels.

Schedule for the 2025 Club World Cup

Group Stage

• Sunday, June 15, 03:00. 'Inter' Miami (USA) - 'Al-Ahli' (Egypt)
• and other matches of the group stage.

Playoffs

• Saturday, June 28, 19:00. Round of 16 Match #1
• and other playoff matches.

The expansion of the Club World Cup could become a reality if the current tournament is successfully conducted. This year, 32 clubs are participating in the competition, of which the group compositions and match schedules are already known. Premier League clubs are pushing for the removal of restrictions on the number of teams from one country, which could also affect the evolution of the tournament.