FIFA has released the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup rulebook, including the provisions for full-strength squads and limited rest.
Football clubs have been required to play their strongest team, as failure will attract a severe sanction.
In addition, football players participating in the tournament must report to training 3-5 days before the commencement of the FIFA Club World Cup on June 15, 2025.
With the majority of the league ending in May, there is little room for the football players to take a break.
Also, football teams are not allowed to release their players for major tournaments, which may likely affect USMNT for the Gold Cup that will be played in July 2025.
The FIFA outlines revealed that 32 teams will be participating in the tournament, coupled with 63 matches that will be held in New York, America.
However, there are uncertainty on whether the event will take place with FIFA failing to secure a broadcast license for the tournament.
Who will host the FIFA Club World Cup 2025?
The FIFA Club World Cup will be held in New York, United States of America. The competition will start Sunday, June 15, 2025, to Sunday, July 15, 2025.
Can Inter Miami play Club World Cup 2025?
The Major League Soccer giant Inter Miami has been scheduled to play in the FIFA Club World Cup.
Lionel Messi will lead his team against other football clubs in the tournament.
Who qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup?
These are the football teams that have qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025: Chelsea FC (ENG), Real Madrid (ESP), Manchester City (ENG), Bayern Munich (GER), Paris Saint-Germain (FRA), Inter Milan (ITA), Porto (POR), Benfica (POR), Borussia Dortmund (GER), Juventus (ITA), Atletico Madrid (ESP), and FC Salzburg (AUT).
Monterrey (MEX), Seattle Sounders (USA), Club Leon (MEX), and Pachuca (MEX)
Palmeiras (BRA), Flamengo (BRA), Fluminense (BRA), River Plate (ARG), and Boca Juniors (ARG).
Al Ahly (EGY), Wydad (MAR), ES Tunis (TUN), and Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA).
Al Hilal (KSA), Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN), Al Ain (UAE), and Ulsan HD FC (KOR). Auckland City (NZL)
What is the prize money for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025?
It was revealed that the prize money for the FIFA Club World Cup is $50 million to $100 million.
Many football clubs have their eyes glued on the ultimate prize ahead of the expected kick-off date in 2025.
Can Manchester City retain the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025
Manchester City remain the team to defeat in Europe despite their current form in all competitions.
The Manchester City side remains the favorite to lift the prestigious club tournament.
Pep Guardiola’s desire to win more silverware has been driven by rumors that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season.
He wants to add more to Manchester City’s trophy cabinet.
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