FIFA's newly expanded club World Cup will be held in Miami on June 14, with some of the greatest teams such as Lionel Messi and Real Madrid. But there is also uncertainty about how to accept it in the already swollen calendar that plays football almost all year round.

This is the world governing body of FIFA to gain a stronghold in club competitions. So far, the campaign for club football matches has been regional competitions such as the famous Champions League organized by European football agency UEFA.

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FIFA hopes that this four-year match will be club football, the World Cup will become an international football match and establish itself as one of the largest and richest matches in sports.

But this is a strong opposition to the player in a situation where the player is worried about burnout, which is far from ensuring, and in another game, how much appetite there is among fans.

This is what the club knows about the World Cup.

When is the Club World Cup?

Inter Miami plays Al Ahly at Hard Rock Stadium in his debut game on June 14. The final was held on July 13 at Metlife Stadium, New Jersey.

What is the format?

The club's World Cup has expanded from seven teams to 32, which will imitate the men's and women's World Cups. Four teams in eight groups will compete in a loop mini league, with the top two entering the knockout stage from 16 rounds to the final.

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Where to play it?

Host countries that have been staged in the United States include Atlanta, Cincinnati, Charlotte, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York/New Jersey, Orlando, Orlando, Philadelphia, Seattle and Washington, DC

Which teams are eligible?

Some of Europe's largest teams will participate, including Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Juventus, this year's Champions League champion Paris Saint-Germain and runner-up Inter Milan.

From South America, the top clubs of Brazil, Fluminense, Flamengo, Palmeiras and Botafogo (the latest champion of the latest best paste competition in South America) will participate, while River Plate and Boca Juniors will represent Argentina.

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Miami International, Seattle Sounders and LAFC are in charge of the U.S. heads. Mexico is represented by Monterrey and Pachuca, while top teams from Asia, Africa and Oceania also compete.

Notable absentees include European giants Barcelona, ​​Liverpool and Manchester United, who failed to meet the title of FIFA that has won mainland championships such as the Champions League and ranking scores in the past four years, but failed to meet FIFA's meticulous eligibility criteria. Unless there are more than two mainland champions, countries are limited to only two contestants.

Who are the players?

Is Messi anyone? Arguably the greatest player of all time will have the opportunity to join his trophy collection, although Miami is considered a ranking outsider to be crowned as a world champion.

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Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham are among the star-studded teams in Madrid, while Manchester City has Erling Haaland and Ballon d'Or D'Or Rodri. Harry Kane, Lautaro Martínez, Ousmane Dembele and Champions League finalist Désiré Doué will also be there.

Cristiano Ronaldo is a question mark. His Saudi side Al Nassr failed to qualify, but he sparked speculation that a possible move to another club in recent social media posts, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the Portuguese star could end up playing in the club’s World Cup due to a unique transfer window.

Although there will be Saudi participation in the form of al-hilal.

bonus

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The total prize money for the club's World Cup champion is $1 billion, and it can earn $125 million.

FIFA said in March that it had allocated $525 million in guaranteed fees to the participating teams. From $38.19 million to the top-ranked European team to the representatives of Oakland City Oceania.

The result in 63 games also scored $475 million, won $20 million in victory in the group stage, earned $7.5 million for 16 rounds and $40 million in competitions, and paid $40 million to the team that won the finals.

A point to prove

The old version of the Club World Cup is played annually and is recently dominated by European teams. Only the former Brazilian Corinthian team broke the European victory in 17 years.

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The expanded game will give more South American teams a chance to fight their European counterparts.

In recent years, Saudi Arabia has become a strong push for football players around the world and has attracted superstars such as Ronaldo, Neymar and Karem Benzema into the kingdom of oil wealth and won the right to make the World Cup in 2034. This will be its first opportunity to make a big declaration in a large global championship.

Inter Miami has announced its reputation after attracting Messi and Luis Suarez toward MLS.

For European giants Madrid and Manchester City, the club's World Cup can be seen adding some light to two disappointing seasons after giving up the championship.

How to watch

Every game of the Club World Cup is broadcast live on DAZN.

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