The countdown is officially on for one of football’s biggest fresh spectacles.
The revamped FIFA Club World Cup, featuring 32 teams from around the globe, is set to kick off on June 15 in the United States.
This tournament promises to bring together the best clubs for nearly a month of intense competition, with top names like Chelsea and Manchester City ready to battle it out on the pitch.
DAZN Brings All the Action Live and Free
Fans won’t miss a single moment thanks to DAZN, which will stream all 63 matches live and free on their platform.
To get everyone hyped, DAZN released a creative new promo that reimagines football stars Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, Luis Suarez, and former Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani as boxers ready to duke it out.
The promo even features the iconic voice of legendary boxing announcer Michael Buffer, adding that classic fight-night vibe to the build-up.
Premier League and European Giants in the Mix
Manchester City and Chelsea proudly carry the Premier League flag, while European giants like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain also join the fray.
With close to £100 million in prize money on the line, every team will be pushing hard to lift the trophy and cement their place in history.
What’s New This Year With the Tournament Format?
This year’s tournament is a huge departure from the past.
Previously, only seven teams competed over 11 days.
Now, the event expands to 32 clubs playing 63 games over 28 days—a football feast for fans but a big test for the players and organizers alike.
Prize Money and Participation Fees Are Bigger Than Ever
The financial stakes are huge, too. Around £774 million (or $1 billion) will be distributed among the participating clubs.
This includes a participation fee of £406 million ($525 million) that’s divided based on sporting and commercial criteria, plus an extra £368 million ($475 million) based on how well teams perform.
The New Champion Will Wear a Special Badge for Four Years
A new tradition is also on the horizon. The winner will earn the right to wear a special badge on their shirts for the next four years, marking them as reigning world champions.
Though the design hasn’t been revealed yet, it’s expected to resemble the crest Manchester City has proudly worn since their win two years ago.
Ticket Sales Struggle Despite Star-Studded Lineup
Despite all the buzz, ticket sales haven’t been as strong as hoped—especially for the opening match between Al Ahly and Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami at the Hard Rock Stadium, which seats over 65,000 fans.
Reports suggest only about 20,000 tickets have been sold for that game, leading FIFA to lower prices dramatically in a bid to fill seats.
Tickets have been sold using a dynamic pricing model, meaning costs fluctuate depending on demand.
Prices have dropped to as low as £17 ($24), which is pretty surprising given the star power involved.
For example, the match between River Plate and Urawa Red Diamonds in Seattle has some of the cheapest tickets available.
FIFA Remains Confident Despite Concerns
FIFA President Gianni Infantino isn’t worried, though.
He pointed out that American stadiums have been packed for pre-season tours in recent years and emphasized that this is not just another exhibition—this is a real competition with the best teams and players fighting for a genuine prize.
He said, “I’m not worried at all to fill a stadium when teams are coming to play a World Cup, to play for something real… This is a real World Cup.
It’s the best players. It’s the best teams coming.”