Fifa considering LAFC v Club América playoff to replace León at Club World Cup
by Alexander Abnos from US news | The Guardian on (#6W9JQ)
- Liga MX side Leon were removed due to Fifa regulations
- Clubs determined by Champions Cup, Fifa ranking
A Fifa spokesperson confirmed on Sunday that the organization is considering holding a one-game playoff to determine the team that will occupy Club Leon's spot in this summer's Club World Cup. The victor of this playoff would also take home $9.55m in prize money awarded by Fifa to qualified teams from the Concacaf region, and would be Chelsea's first opponent in the tournament due to be held in the US this summer.
Fifa said it was considering MLS side LAFC and Liga MX giants Club America as the playoff teams. Those selections notably keep Costa Rica's LD Alajuelense out of the competition after the club's complaint in 2024 led to Leon's recent ouster.
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