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**Expanded FIFA Club World Cup Kicks Off in the US with Record-Breaking Prize Money**

**[CITY, STATE] -** The revamped and expanded FIFA Club World Cup is set to launch in the United States on June 14, 2025, marking a new era for the intercontinental club competition. This year’s tournament will feature 32 teams vying for the title, a significant increase from the previous format of 6-8 teams. The final will be held on July 13th.

The tournament will follow a format similar to the FIFA World Cup, with teams divided into eight groups of four. The top two teams from each group will advance to a knockout stage beginning with the round of 16. Matches will be played across 12 venues in 11 cities across the US, including the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which will host the semifinals and the final, and the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.

The 32 participating teams were determined by continental club competition winners and confederation rankings. Europe (UEFA) is the most represented confederation with 12 teams, followed by South America (CONMEBOL) with six. Asia (AFC), Africa (CAF), and North, Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF) have four teams each. Oceania is represented by one club.

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will also participate in the tournament representing the host nation.

While Cristiano Ronaldo will not be participating in the Club World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino had hinted at the possibility of him joining a team for the tournament. However, Ronaldo himself has since declined, stating it wasn’t the best decision for him.

The total prize money is $1 billion, with the champions potentially earning up to $125 million. Approximately half of the prize money will be divided among the 32 clubs based on sporting and commercial criteria, while the remaining $475 million will be awarded based on performance.

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