Deadly Rahimi promises more goals

If there was any doubt about just how in love with the game Soufiane Rahimi is, his answer to the age-old question of what career he would pursue if not a footballer should leave no doubt. “I would choose football all over again,” he tells FIFA. That, on the basis of the available evidence, would […]

Chivu returns to Inter as head coach

Cristian Chivu has been chosen as the new head coach of FC Internazionale Milano following the departure of Simone Inzaghi last week. The Romanian, who played for Inter between 2007 and 2014 and was part of their treble-winning squad of 2010, will lead the Nerazzurri at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. Watch live and […]

Fernandez: The world will be watching

Back when the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ got under way, Enzo Fernandez was on the fringes of the Argentina team, finding his path blocked by some top-class household names in the middle of the park. However, following Lionel Scaloni’s side’s shock defeat by Saudi Arabia in their opener and Fernandez’s impressive cameo as a […]

Ashour: I am fired up to face Messi

As the world turns its gaze to the USA to follow the revamped FIFA Club World Cup™, Egypt’s Al Ahly FC arrive not just as participants, but as a symbol of history and defiance. Going up against the elite, Al Ahly will enter the fray armed with an unflinching spirit and an unshakable determination to […]

Eight epic encounters between Club World Cup sides this term

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ begins next weekend, with 32 of the finest clubs from planet football colliding for what is sure to be a football bonanza for the ages. Ahead of kick-off, take a look back through a selection of the best matches to have taken place this season between those competing at […]

Auckland’s American adventure: David Yoo

In a week-and-a-half Auckland City will make their FIFA Club World Cup™ bow with a marquee clash against European royalty FC Bayern München in Cincinnati. As the build-up continues we once again turn things over to one of the stars from the tournament’s only amateur side. Here is forward David Yoo, in his own words, […]

6 days to go: The multi-club men

The first FIFA Club World Cup™ is now just 6 days away! 6 Joao Cancelo has represented six teams at this FIFA Club World Cup – more than any other player at the tournament. The Al Hilal wing-back previously ran out for SL Benfica, FC Internazionale Milano, Juventus FC, Manchester City and FC Bayern München. […]

FIFA Club World Cup™ Trophy dazzles in the Sunshine State

Miami welcomed a glittering addition to its golden shores as it played host to the mesmerising FIFA Club World Cup™ trophy during the penultimate stop of its global journey. With just days to go until the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ begins on 14 June, the trophy this week arrived in the Floridian city where […]

Latin beats, rap vibes and club pride to set the stage at Opening Ceremony

With just over a week to go, the countdown is officially on. Before the ball gets rolling in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ curtain-raiser between Al Ahly FC and Inter Miami CF, Hard Rock Stadium in Miami will erupt with colour, rhythm and pure football passion. At 19:15 ET on Saturday, 14 June, whether you are in Miami or […]

Try our Danilo quiz

Danilo has won multiple trophies for some of the biggest clubs in Europe. Now the veteran defender wants to help boyhood club CR Flamengo to glory at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, where they will face Espérance, Chelsea FC and LAFC in Group D. How much do you know about the Brazil international? Test […]