FIFA has confirmed that the 2025 Club World Cup will feature 32 teams and is scheduled to take place in the U.S. from June 15 to July 13, aiming to duplicate the revenue success of club tournaments. However, opposition is brewing from stakeholders who are concerned about player workload and scheduling conflicts.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has advocated for the expansion of the Club World Cup as part of a broader aspiration to capture more financial flow within global football, citing increased revenues as a key goal.
While venues are still being finalized, the Rose Bowl in Pasadena is one confirmed location for the games. Additional proposed sites include Lumen Field in Seattle and Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Stakeholder opposition is rising, with players' unions highlighting concerns over increasing workloads and potential overlaps in scheduling with major tournaments like the Concacaf Gold Cup during the same period.
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