**FIFA Faces Uncertainty as Infantino's Club World Cup Approaches**

Tue Aug 19 2025 11:48:56 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**FIFA Faces Uncertainty as Infantino's Club World Cup Approaches**

Gianni Infantino's ambitious Club World Cup is set to take place next summer in the United States, but funding and participation questions loom large.


As FIFA President Gianni Infantino gears up for the highly anticipated 32-team Club World Cup next June in the United States, critical questions surrounding its viability remain unanswered. This tournament represents Infantino's vision of a more global soccer framework, so much so that his name is inscribed on the trophy itself. However, with the draw slated for December 5, the key concerns about financial backing and player commitments remain prominent.

The event seeks to attract the best clubs globally, enhancing FIFA's attempts to elevate soccer's profile, yet hurdles such as lawsuits from European leagues over scheduling and perceived favoritism towards popular teams like Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami threaten success. Moreover, financial transparency from FIFA has been scarce, with significant compensation demands from elite clubs adding to the uncertainty. As the countdown to the tournament begins, the pressure for a successful launch looms larger than ever.

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