The Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld FIFA's decision to kick Chelsea's Club World Cup opponents Leon out of this summer's inaugural competition - with the new team likely to be chosen via a play-off fixture.
The relaunched international tournament will play host to 32 teams in their new expanded format, with 2021 Champions League winners Chelsea one of two English teams to feature.
But Enzo Maresca's side remain in the dark about one of their group stage opponents, with Leon punished by FIFA after being deemed in breach of their multi-club ownership rules.