At the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, players broke with soccer tradition by walking out to the pitch in an 'NBA-style' introduction.

With Lionel Messi as the star to take the spotlight, Inter Miami and Al Ahly will be opening the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at the Hard Rock Stadium.

Fans may come expecting goals, drama, and international rivalries, but they’ll also witness something far more sentimental: the last dance of players who helped define the modern game.

Behind the glamour, there’s an unmistakable shadow: a group of high-profile stars who, for varying reasons, won’t be there when the curtain rises.

With 32 of the globe’s most storied clubs vying for supremacy, anticipation is surging. Among them are teams stacked with superstars—Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, and Erling Haaland will all feature—but none of their clubs has emerged as the clear favorite.

With Inter Miami and Al Ahly set to open the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, fans are wondering if they'll see legend Lionel Messi play.

As the first-ever 32-team FIFA Club World Cup kicks off, speculation is already mounting that the competition may be on the verge of getting even bigger

From underdogs to legends, the FIFA Club World Cup has crowned the globe’s best. Relive the epic saga of champions who made history year after year on soccer’s biggest stage.

At the FIFA Club World Cup, one well-timed sub can shift the game. With six changes, concussion rules, and global pressure, every switch is a tactical gamble with global stakes.

The biggest FIFA Club World Cup win ever shocked fans—an unforgettable blowout that redefined dominance on the global stage, leaving a legacy no one saw coming. Check which one it is.

Saudi Arabia isn’t just crashing the Gold Cup—it was invited. Behind the scenes, alliances shift and history repeats. Their spot in 2025 isn’t random. Uncover what’s really behind it.

Nicaragua was set for Gold Cup action—until a player eligibility scandal changed everything. A rare ruling rewrote their fate. The story behind their absence is more than just a forfeit. Check all you need to know.

Just showing up pays off—at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, clubs are cashing in big before the first whistle even blows. The entry check alone could make history.

Some wins sting more than others—these Gold Cup thrashings left a mark. From 8–0 hammerings to ruthless finals, the numbers still echo. Check which teams rewrote history.

One year out from co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico is setting the tone for what it hopes will be a resurgence on the international stage. This year, however, they face a unique opponent—a debutant Dominican Republic side looking to make history.