Fifa decided that the new format should mimic the international World Cup, staged every four years with teams from all over the globe. The next tournament will therefore take place in the summer of 2029, scheduled for sometime in June and July.

The tournament delivered spectacle and a clear warning: hosting the world's biggest sporting event next summer will take more than world-class stadiums.

Chelsea lifted an imitation of the Club World Cup trophy — because the original is permanently housed in the Oval Office after being gifted to Donald Trump. The US president has revealed that he was given the trophy by FIFA president Gianni Infantino during a visit to the White House in March.

Among the lasting lessons from the tournament was FIFA’s decision to dramatically drop ticket costs as some kickoff times approached, which could impact decisions by fans thinking of attending

The musical act at halftime of Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain will be performed far away from the field of play

The FIFA Club World Cup exposed some significant issues that could hamper the 2026 World Cup, with hot weather being among the top concerns.

AIC, the Italian Footballers Association, backs FIFPro’s claims against the Club World Cup and urges FIFA to ‘engage in serious and transparent dialogue with the players’ associations.’The