The expanded Club World Cup has launched with 32 teams competing, representing all six FIFA confederations. Notably, Brazil boasts the most participants with four teams, while the U.S. contributes three, all from MLS. The tournament format divides teams into eight groups, with the top two advancing to knockout rounds. Despite strong representation, significant European clubs like Barcelona and Liverpool did not qualify due to FIFA's club limit rule. The tournament aims to highlight both well-known clubs and lesser-known ones like Auckland City, which could surprise against global competitors.
Botafogo from Brazil could be interesting to watch. It won the Copa Libertadores in 2024 but is close to an agreement to sell three players (striker Igor Jesus, left back Cuiabano, and centerback Jair Cunha) to Nottingham Forest.
The top two of each group will progress to the round of 16, and from there it will be single-match knockouts to the final.
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