The summer of soccer is taking an exciting turn this year with the FIFA Club World Cup, introducing an expanded competition format in the USA with 32 teams vying for a share of the $1 billion prize.
Top teams, including UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain and Argentine giants Boca Juniors, are set for strategic matches. The competition features 12 European teams, six from South America, four from Asia and Africa, and five from North America, including three MLS teams. Notably, a lone amateur side, Auckland City, also secured a spot.
Expectations vary, but main contenders Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Inter hope to recover from their previous season’s trophy-less campaigns. For a detailed schedule and results from the tournament, keep reading.
Upcoming Matches
- Wednesday, June 18
- Manchester City vs. Wydad AC, 12 p.m., Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
- Real Madrid vs. Al Hilal, 3 p.m., Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
- Thursday, June 19
- Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly, 12 p.m., MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
- Inter Miami vs. Porto, 3 p.m., Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
