United States announced as host of first 32-team Club World Cup in 2025
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The United States will host Fifa's first expanded Club World Cup in 2025, football's global governing body has announced. Fifa's president, Gianni Infantino, confirmed the 32-team tournament on the eve of the 2022 World Cup final.
Among the participants will be 12 European clubs, including the Champions League winners from 2021-24, meaning Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester City have qualified. The remaining European clubs will be determined by a ranking based on the same four-year period.
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