FIFA: first 32-team Club World Cup to be hosted by the United States in 2025

"The FIFA Council has unanimously appointed the United States as the host of the new and expanded 32-team FIFA Club World Cup that is due to take place in 2025, at its meeting held by videoconference from the Home of FIFA (Zurich, SUI)," announced the International Federation on 23/06/2023.

"The host selection process took into consideration the infrastructure and service requirements, as well as broader strategic objectives for the tournament. The decision was reached based on the United States' position as a proven leader in staging global events and because it would allow FIFA to maximise synergies with the delivery of the FIFA World Cup 2026, to the benefit of both tournaments and the development of football in the North American region. As a next step, FIFA will engage with the relevant stakeholders to finalise the dates, venues and match schedule of this new tournament," said the body.

The United States will host the Men's 2026 World Cup with Canada and Mexico, and is also bidding to host the Women's World Cup in 2027 (also with Mexico).

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