When the ball gets kicked off the center circle of Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, the United States will go down in history as the first host of the most important soccer tournament created this century.

A gleaming symbol of global glory, the FIFA Club World Cup trophy combines precious metals and bold design—heavy in weight and rich in history, it’s more than just a prize. Discover what makes it unique.

Chelsea began their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a convincing 2–0 victory over Los Angeles FC at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 16. With goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo

Mamelodi Sundowns have also dominated their domestic game in the wake of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, winning nine out of the last eleven league titles, including seven consecutively at the end of the 2024/25 campaign. It was in 2016 in which Mamelodi Sundowns won the CAF Champions League, defeating Egyptian side Zamalek 3-1 on aggregate.

Al Ain are the latest team we preview ahead of the FIFA World Club Cup, having qualified by winning the 2023/24 AFC Champions League.

While the sport of football is well over a century old, the beautiful game continues to evolve throughout the years as those with the ability to make changes hope to make alterations to improve not just the action on the pitch but also the viewing experience for fans in the stadium and at home.