Liga MX sides Pachuca and León have filed appeals with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against FIFA's exclusion of León from the 2025 Club World Cup based on multi-ownership rules. FIFA ruled León out due to ownership ties with Pachuca, both owned by Grupo Pachuca. The appeals hearing has been scheduled for May 5, delaying any decisions regarding replacement teams. Costa Rican club Alajuelense also opposes León's participation, asserting they should take León's place, further complicating FIFA’s plans for the tournament.
Liga MX clubs Pachuca and León have filed separate appeals before the CAS against FIFA's ruling excluding León from the 2025 Club World Cup due to multi-ownership rules.
FIFA removed León from the Club World Cup on March 23, asserting that it violated rules preventing clubs with the same owner from participating, as both Pachuca and León are owned by Grupo Pachuca.
CAS will hear the appeals of Pachuca and León and claims from Liga Deportiva Alajuelense on May 5, delaying any replacement plans for the Club World Cup.
Alajuelense argues that León's participation breaches FIFA regulations and claims it should take León's spot in the tournament, complicating the case before CAS.
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