Home
AI
World
Politics
Health
Crime & justice
Science & technology
Social issues
Sports
Money
Entertainment
Environment/energy
Military
Culture
Weather
Media






Home
Bias Split
Public FiguresControversies

Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters
Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters

Sign Up!
Sign Up Now!

How our sliders workAboutContact UsNewsletter Archive
MediaFAQGlossaryPrivacy Policy
  1. Home

FIFA Club World Cup Set to Kick Off in Miami

  • #Sports
  • #United States of America
  • #World
FIFA Club World Cup Set to Kick Off in Miami
story
JUN 14
Above: A TV camera on the pitch of the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on the eve of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 opener match. Image copyright: Roberto Schmidt/AFP/Getty Images
story last updated JUN 14

The Spin

Narrative A

The newly expanded Club World Cup feels less like a celebration of global football and more like a vanity project for FIFA president Gianni Infantino — a cash-driven initiative that few, especially the already overworked players, actually wanted. Its confusing qualification format and sluggish ticket sales further highlight the lack of organic enthusiasm. However, the competition is too big to fail as Saudi Arabia wants to use it to sportswash its reputation.

The 42

Narrative B

While it's certain that Infantino has interests of his own and that the calendar was already exhausting without the Club World Cup, this tournament is worth a shot. After all, soccer clubs are the heart of the game, and the world needs a truly inclusive global competition like this to allow teams from different parts of the world to compete on the global stage against each other, including European giants.

ESPN

Metaculus Prediction


Public Figures

Gianni Infantino

Lionel Messi


Articles on this story

ICE, Border Patrol at FIFA Club World Cup games? Why normal practice is raising concerns
USA TodayMAY 31
Fifa ready to discuss staging 48-team Club World Cup after lobbying from Europe
GuardianMAY 31
The Biggest Stars to Watch at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025
NewsweekMAY 31
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Schedule, Tickets, Matches and More
NewsweekMAY 31
Inter Miami vs Al Ahly in FIFA Club World Cup: How to watch Lionel Messi play tonight
USA TodayMAY 31
Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly odds, Messi prediction, time: Free 2025 FIFA Club World Cup expert picks for June 14
CBSMAY 31
DraftKings promo code for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Lionel Messi, Inter Miami take on Al Ahly FC
CBSMAY 31
BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS offers $1,500 for Oilers vs. Panthers, NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 5, Father's Day
CBSMAY 31
DraftKings promo code: New $300 NHL Stanley Cup betting bonus offer for new users, Oilers vs. Panthers Game 5
CBSMAY 31
Mexico vs. Dominican Republic prediction, odds, time, bets: Free 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup picks for June 14
CBSMAY 31
Former USMNT star Cobi Jones excited to see ‘something special’ at FIFA Club World Cup
New York PostMAY 31
Report: ICE Agents Might Make an Appearance at Gold Cup, Club World Cup
BreitbartMAY 31
FIFA Club World Cup: What to know as the most revolutionary soccer tournament of this century kicks off
CNNMAY 1
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in Miami. Here's what you need to know.
CBSMAY 31