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.
Apple is reportedly in negotiations with FIFA to secure the TV rights to a new World Cup-style tournament. The tournament, scheduled to take place in the US next summer, would feature top soccer teams competing for the championship. An agreement could be announced this month, with Apple reportedly prepared to pay around $1 billion for the rights.
The Supreme Court has permitted a lawsuit filed by Relevent Sports, a soccer promoter owned by Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, to continue against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF). The suit claims that FIFA’s policy of prohibiting countries from hosting league matches involving teams from different countries violates antitrust laws.
