How many teams will be in the Club World Cup?

The FIFA Council has unanimously approved the key principles of the new 32-team FIFA Club World Cup™, which will be played every four years as of June 2025. The last edition of the tournament to be played with the old format will take place in Saudi Arabia in December 2023.

How many teams will play Club World Cup?

FIFA has confirmed that the first edition of its expanded 32-team Club World Cup will take place in 2025. Twelve of the teams will come from Europe, plus six from South America. Meanwhile, North America, Asia and Africa will each be represented by four clubs.

How many teams will play in Club World Cup 2023?

The tournament will be played in Saudi Arabia from 12 to 22 December 2023. It will be the last seven-team Club World Cup before the tournament is expanded to 32 teams in 2025.

How will 32-team Club World Cup work?

As reported by The Times, the idea is for European clubs to take 12 of the 32 places on offer, with eight decided by UEFA's coefficient and the other four going to the Champions League winners from 2022 to 2025.

Is PSG in Club World Cup 2023?

It is important to note that of the 32 teams that will take part in this international competition, 12-plus clubs will be European. The winners of the Champions League editions of 2021 (Chelsea), 2022 (Real Madrid), 2023 (definitely not PSG), and 2024 (to be determined) will be included.

FIFA Club World Cup Explained

Is Brazil in FIFA 2023?

The FIFA World Cup mode has managed Brazil's absence in FIFA 23. It's quite clear that Brazil has been missing since FIFA 23 was released. While players from the nation are present in their official clubs, the national team is not on the list of teams. This has been largely due to licensing issues over image rights.

Who will play Club World Cup 2023?

The 2023 FIFA World Cup will be contested between the champions of the world's six continental club competitions as well as the champions of the Saudi Arabian league, with the continental competitions being: AFC Champions League (Asia) CAF Champions League (Africa) CONCACAF Champions League (North America)

Will World Cup go back to 32 teams?

The teams will be split in 12 groups of 4 teams, with the top two of each group and the eight best third-placed teams progressing to a new round of 32, as approved by the FIFA Council on March 14, 2023. This is set to be the first expansion, and change of any kind, in the competition's format since 1998.

What happens if you win the Club World Cup?

The winner of the Club World Cup receives the FIFA Club World Cup trophy and a FIFA World Champions certificate.

Does Club World Cup count for Dream Team?

All club based fixtures are included in the Dream Team Season game. This includes everything from the EFL cup to the FA cup. And also European games such as the Champions League and the Europa League. This is also extended to include qualification games for both European competitions.

Where will the 2025 Club World Cup be?

Saudi Arabia unanimously chosen to host December's FIFA Club World Cup, new 32-team format to start in 2025.

Will 2026 World Cup have 3 team groups?

FIFA Confirms Four-Team Groups for 2026 World Cup, New Club World Cup Qualification. With the men's tournament expanding to 48 teams, FIFA scrapped plans for three-team groups and announced a new round of 32 knockout.

How would a 48 team World Cup work?

In 2026, 48 teams take part in the World Cup -- 45 qualifying nations plus the three host countries. It's been confirmed that, as hosts, United States, Mexico and Canada won't have to go through the North, Central America and Caribbean (CONCACAF) qualifying competition.

What qualifies a team to play Club World Cup?

Under the new scheme, clubs that win the UEFA Champions League from 2021 to 2024 would automatically qualify for the competition in 2025. Chelsea won the prestigious tournament in 2021 and Real are currently the reigning champs.

How much money do you get for Club World Cup?

The competition offers prize money for the teams to win. The winner of the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup will receive a prize of $5 million, and Real Madrid is considered the favourite, though Flamengo is also a strong contender. The runner-up will receive a payout of $4 million.

Did a player ever go to a World Cup without having a club?

But for other free agents, playing in a World Cup changed the trajectory of their career. New Zealand midfielders David Mulligan and Simon Elliott were also without a club at the same tournament having both been released by Wellington Phoenix.

Will Argentina host the 2030 World Cup?

Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay officially submitted a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup on Tuesday, calling for the tournament to return "where football was born" 100 years after the first World Cup was held in Montevideo.

Who will host the 2030 World Cup?

“The Kingdom of Morocco has decided, together with Spain and Portugal, to present a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup,” the statement said.

Which country will hold 2030 World Cup?

The Uruguay–Argentina intention to bid was officially confirmed on 29 July 2017 before Paraguay was confirmed as the third host on 4 October 2017. Chile confirmed their bid to host with the group on 14 February 2019 as a joint communique from the confirmed nations.

How many times has Real Madrid won the Club World Cup?

Got it, thanks! From 19 finals since the inaugural competition 23 years ago, a European team has won 15 times, with Real Madrid being the most successful with five titles. Los Blancos have won all five finals they have played in, including their first title in 2014, under Ancelotti.