Brazil has asked FIFA to host the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, sources told ESPN Brazil, saying that the request came during a meeting of top Brazil football officials during a visit to Rio de Janeiro by FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Monday.
Real Madrid topped the latest Deloitte Football Money League rankings, generating a record €1.2 billion ($1.4 billion) in revenue, with the top 20 teams represented clearing €12.4 billion ($14.5 billion) when combined, also a record.
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City's title bid was conceived at last summer's Club World Cup which helped clear the "fog" surrounding the club.
The OFC Professional League begins on Jan. 17, 2026. But which clubs are participating? And where will you be able to watch it? Joey Lynch answers some FAQs about Oceania's first foray into professional soccer.
Global footballers' union FIFPRO is still waiting for talks with FIFA over match scheduling at the 2026 World Cup after voicing concerns over excessive heat during this summer's Club World Cup in the United States.
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmeiras | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| Inter Miami CF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| FC Porto | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Al Ahly | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
| Botafogo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Atlético Madrid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Benfica | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 7 |
| Bayern Munich | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +10 | 6 |
| Boca Juniors | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Auckland City | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -16 | 1 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Flamengo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Esperance Sportive de Tunis | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| LAFC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Internazionale | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Monterrey | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 |
| River Plate | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Borussia Dortmund | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Fluminense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Ulsan HD | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Manchester City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 9 |
| Juventus | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
| Al Ain | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -10 | 3 |
| Wydad AC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Real Madrid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| Al Hilal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| RB Salzburg | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| Pachuca | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
