Soccer fans around the world will tune into next month’s FIFA Club World Cup, and might wonder: What’s the fuss all about?
Well, 32 of the best clubs worldwide will compete in the tournament hosted by the United States with a $1 billion prize pool on the line. You read that right: billion.
The Club World Cup continues a three-year run of the soccer world descending on the U.S., following last summer’s Copa America and ahead of the 2026 World Cup. It begins June 14 with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on center stage in the tournament opener against Egyptian club Al Alhy at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.