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FIFA Rejects Biennial Club World Cup Demands

7/21/2025

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FIFA has turned down demands from clubs like Real Madrid to host the revamped Club World Cup biennially, citing logistical hurdles and clashes with UEFA schedules. The next tournament is slated for 2029 in Qatar, where extreme heat poses scheduling challenges, despite the country’s readiness. Chelsea and Madrid recently reaped substantial profits from the last edition.

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FIFA has turned down demands from clubs like Real Madrid to host the revamped Club World Cup biennially, citing logistical hurdles and clashes with UEFA schedules. The next tournament is slated for 2029 in Qatar, where extreme heat poses scheduling challenges, despite the country’s readiness. Chelsea and Madrid recently reaped substantial profits from the last edition.