This game, played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, carries far more weight than what the standings may initially suggest.

The Xabi Alonso era at Real Madrid began with high hopes but opened with a stark reminder of reality.

Inter Miami’s next opponent is FC Porto, led by Martín Anselmi, who left Cruz Azul under a cloud of controversy earlier this year. Like Miami, Porto started their Club World Cup with a scoreless draw, this one against Palmeiras.

After a rollercoaster return to Brazilian soccer, Neymar Jr. may once again be on the move—this time back to Europe.

In the high-stakes world of Real Madrid, where global icons like Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappe, and Jude Bellingham dominate headlines, it wasn’t any of those superstars who opened the scoring in Xabi Alonso’s first official match as head coach.

At the age of 33 and in the twilight of a remarkable career, Neymar’s name had been heavily linked with a last-minute appearance at the tournament.

Lionel Messi continues to dominate jersey sales in Major League Soccer. From January through May 2025, the Inter Miami star was once again the most popular player in the league, topping all other athletes in merchandise sales on MLSstore.com.

In the lead-up to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, speculation swirled around an eyebrow-raising question: Could Cristiano Ronaldo make a surprise appearance in the tournament, despite Al-Nassr’s failure to qualify?

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano will have to make changes in defense, with center backs David Martínez and Gonzalo Luján still injured. Midfielders David Ruiz and Yannick Bright remain out as well. Marcelo Weigandt and Ian Fray are likely to step in to cover key roles at the back.

With Mbappé sidelined, young striker Gonzalo García has been chosen to start up front for Los Blancos. He’ll be joined in the attack by Vinícius Jr. and Rodrygo, as Real Madrid kicks off Group H play in Miami.

Mexican club Pachuca kicks off its 2025 Club World Cup campaign against Austria’s Red Bull Salzburg at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. The match marks the debut of head coach Jaime Lozano, who faces an immediate challenge in this high-stakes group stage encounter.

The Spanish Football Federation is actively working with UEFA and CONMEBOL to set a date and location for the long-awaited Finalissima between Spain and Argentina. The goal is to schedule the match before the 2026 World Cup, with both federations eager to showcase their champion teams in a global event.

As Manchester City prepares to kick off its Club World Cup campaign in the United States, Pep Guardiola has offered fans a reason to feel hopeful after a bruising season.

As Manchester City launches its FIFA Club World Cup 2025 campaign against Wydad, fans were left wondering why their most lethal weapon was nowhere to be seen in the starting lineup.

Real Madrid take on Al Hilal in Matchday 1 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group stage. Find here how to catch the action live on television and through streaming platforms.