Ticket pricing, adverse weather, pitches, travel problems - there is much to be worked on before next summer's international tournament

But in 2025, one Argentine midfielder carved his name into history, becoming the only active player to win both the FIFA World Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup. In the high-stakes world of modern soccer,

Bayern Munich, Corinthians and Chelsea are the only other clubs to win the Club World Cup multiple times. The three sides have won the tournament twice in club history, with Corinthians’ first victory coming in the inaugural edition of the Club World Cup.

The musical act at halftime of Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain will be performed far away from the field of play

As the expanded 2025 Club World Cup comes to a close, The Sporting News examines the key takeaways for FIFA and local organisers ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America.

Chelsea took the cup home against PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup Final on July 14. Apart from the on-ground action, the Halftime Show had multiple performances lined up for the audience.

The FIFA Club World Cup brings together some of the best club soccer teams from around the globe. This year, Chelsea cruised past PSG in the final, 3-0 behind two goals from Cole Palmer.

"No tournament will be perfect." There were tones of practicality in Jurgen Klinsmann's comment as he and his fellow members of the FIFA technical study group reviewed the Club World Cup during a media briefing in New York City on Thursday.