With no broadcast deals, venues or sponsors secured, FIFA's efforts to launch its expanded Club World Cup are clouded by financial unknowns and lukewarm interest from top clubs.

The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, is among the venues selected to host games at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with FIFA targeting an announcement on the full list of venues by the end of the month,

A newly structured FIFA Club World Cup will be held in the United States of America starting from June 15 to July 13, 2025. Clubs have grumbled about the number of games, but this new format is a welcome development in club football.

FIFA new-look competition in 2025 will see 32 teams from around the world play matches across the space of a month in the US - though chief Gianni Infantino is said to be eager to drum up interest

Gianni Infantino has called an emergency meeting to attempt resolve a series of factors affecting the 2025 Club World Cup.

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European clubs are becoming increasingly concerned and frustrated with FIFA's planning for the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup next summer. As first reported by The Athletic, it is understood FIFA president Gianni Infantino is meeting with broadcasters on Friday.