The expanded FIFA Club World Cup begins Sunday across America with 32 teams competing for global supremacy. Previous tournaments featured only six to eight clubs during shorter competitions. The month-long event spans 29 days with 63 matches before crowning a champion July 15. Teams represent six different continental confederations from around the world. Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami as the host nation representative.
Eight groups contain four teams each during the opening stage of competition. The top two finishers from each group advance to knockout rounds. Bayern Munich crushed Auckland City 10-0 during their opening match in Cincinnati. Real Madrid holds the record with five Club World Cup victories. Manchester City won the most recent tournament back in 2023.
Twelve European clubs dominate the field with the most representatives. South American teams contribute six clubs to the expanded format. Brazilian teams earned four spots due to their recent continental success. AFC, CAF and CONCACAF each send four representatives to compete. The tournament features winners from major continental competitions between 2021 and 2024.
Matches take place at twelve venues across the United States. Hard Rock Stadium in Miami hosts opening ceremonies and early games. The final match occurs at a venue to be determined later. FanCode streams all games live for Indian viewers through their app. DAZN provides free global streaming for international audiences.
Eight groups contain four teams each during the opening stage of competition. The top two finishers from each group advance to knockout rounds. Bayern Munich crushed Auckland City 10-0 during their opening match in Cincinnati. Real Madrid holds the record with five Club World Cup victories. Manchester City won the most recent tournament back in 2023.
Twelve European clubs dominate the field with the most representatives. South American teams contribute six clubs to the expanded format. Brazilian teams earned four spots due to their recent continental success. AFC, CAF and CONCACAF each send four representatives to compete. The tournament features winners from major continental competitions between 2021 and 2024.
Matches take place at twelve venues across the United States. Hard Rock Stadium in Miami hosts opening ceremonies and early games. The final match occurs at a venue to be determined later. FanCode streams all games live for Indian viewers through their app. DAZN provides free global streaming for international audiences.
