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The tournament is undergoing its most significant transformation since its 2000 inception, expanding to 32 teams for the 2025 edition in the United States. The new format will feature 12 European teams, six South American sides, and four each from Asia, Africa, and North America, alongside one from Oceania and the host nation. This expanded version will run from 14 June to 13 July 2025, with matches across 11 American cities including New York, Miami, and Los Angeles.
Following the 2025 expansion, the Club World Cup will become a quadrennial event, with FIFA introducing an annual FIFA Intercontinental Cup from 2024. The expanded format has drawn both praise for its inclusivity and criticism from players' unions and leagues concerned about fixture congestion. Despite these challenges, the tournament continues to represent the pinnacle of global club competition, offering a unique platform for intercontinental football rivalry.