Ticket pricing, adverse weather, pitches, travel problems - there is much to be worked on before next summer's international tournament

Soccer faces growing challenges from extreme heat, as seen during the FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S. this summer

English soccer team Chelsea Football Club won the FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Ahead of the jubilant team celebrations, FIFA President G

Soccer’s international governing body announced Tuesday that the application period for the first ticket draw for the 2026 World Cup will open Sept. 10.

Trump attended FIFA Club World Cup final, receiving boos, some cheers while celebrating with the team. He's been to other high-profile sports events.

I was a bit confused,” said Chelsea soccer star Cole Palmer after the president neglected to leave the stage following the trophy presentation ceremony.

As the expanded 2025 Club World Cup comes to a close, The Sporting News examines the key takeaways for FIFA and local organisers ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America.

President Donald Trump revealed that FIFA officials gave him the Club World Cup trophy ahead of Chelsea’s win in inaugural competition’s final. Before the showpiece game at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, Trump told broadcaster DAZN that he was gifted the trophy, and that it currently sits in the Oval Office.

While Chelsea stole the show on the pitch in a masterful showing against Paris Saint-Germain, President Donald Trump was arguably the center of attention at the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday.