FIFA has unveiled the 12 stadiums that will host the expanded Club World Cup in 2025, with the final taking place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The tournament will feature 32 teams and utilize five of the 11 US venues slated for the 2026 World Cup. The announcement was made at the Global Citizen Festival in New York’s Central Park, showcasing the event’s global reach.
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique expressed excitement for the expanded Club World Cup, but also recognized the concerns surrounding player workload. He acknowledged the packed football calendar, particularly for teams like Manchester City, while highlighting the need for a less hectic schedule.
The 2024 CONCACAF Gold Cup will not feature any venues on the U.S. East Coast, a move that could signal FIFA’s intention to host games along the Eastern Seaboard for the expanded Club World Cup. The tournament, slated to take place from June 14th to July 6th, will see the addition of three new venues – BC Place in Vancouver, PayPal Park in San Jose, and U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Notably, the absence of East Coast venues aligns with the anticipated location for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, scheduled for June 15th to July 13th.
The FIFA Intercontinental Cup is set to make its debut in December 2024, replacing the annual Club World Cup. The tournament will feature five matches, culminating in a final between Real Madrid and the winner of a series of qualifying matches. Get all the details about the exciting new tournament and its format.
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany and Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso have added their voices to growing concerns over player workload, advocating for a cap on games and player involvement in fixture decisions. Their comments come amidst threats of player strikes due to a packed schedule, particularly with the expanded Champions League and Club World Cup.
FIFA and Apple TV are reportedly finalizing a broadcast agreement for the 2025 Club World Cup, which will see tech giant Apple potentially pay $1 billion for the rights to tournament featuring top clubs like Man City and Real Madrid. The expanded tournament, set to take place between June 15 and July 13, 2025, will be hosted in the USA as a tune-up ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA is reportedly nearing a broadcast agreement for the expanded Club World Cup, scheduled to take place in the USA in 2025. The new format will feature 32 clubs, including 12 from Europe. Apple TV+ is in talks to acquire the rights, potentially making the tournament exclusive to subscribers. Concerns have been raised about the lack of free-to-air coverage for the event, in contrast to traditional World Cup matches.
