United States to host 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
The United States will serve as hosts of the expanded 32-team FIFA Club World Cup in 2025, after being unanimously voted upon by the FIFA Council. The host selection process considered infrastructure and service requirements before deciding the United States stood as 'a proven leader in staging global events'. The tournament also precedes the 2026 World Cup, also set to be co-hosted by U.S., giving FIFA an opportunity to maximize synergies and kick off the development of football in the North American region. “We are thrilled that the United States has been selected to host the most prestigious club competition in world soccer. This adds to the already unprecedented runway of top-tier events in which either our National Teams are involved or are taking place in our country and is yet another opportunity to grow the game here in the United States," said U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone. “The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will be the pinnacle of elite professional men’...