Tebas said it was his "goal" to ensure that there were no more editions of the expanded month-long, 32-team version of the tournament.

Unlike FIFA’s World Cup when national teams compete for their country, FIFA's Club World Cup showcases club teams from around the world. 2026 FIFA World Cup will also be held in the United States. The Rose Bowl,

The summer of soccer will take a new look this year with the FIFA Club World Cup, which comes to the U.S. for the first edition of the expanded competition that will see 32 teams from around the world compete for a share of the $1 billion prize purse.

Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, two of the best clubs in the world, are showing their early dominance at the tournament. Meanwhile, some non-European squads, such as Brazilian club Palmeiras and Botafogo, are putting up strong performances to open the group stage.