Tebas said it was his "goal" to ensure that there were no more editions of the expanded month-long, 32-team version of the tournament.

Unlike FIFA’s World Cup when national teams compete for their country, FIFA's Club World Cup showcases club teams from around the world. 2026 FIFA World Cup will also be held in the United States. The Rose Bowl,

Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, two of the best clubs in the world, are showing their early dominance at the tournament. Meanwhile, some non-European squads, such as Brazilian club Palmeiras and Botafogo, are putting up strong performances to open the group stage.

The Club World Cup has been beset by organisational challenges ahead of the first edition of the revamped 32-team tournament in the U.S.