After a disappointing performance in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and in the game against Paris Saint-Germain, Raul Asencio issued an apology to Real Madrid fans.

As heads dropped and questions mounted, the spotlight quickly turned to two of Real Madrid’s biggest stars—and how manager Xabi Alonso plans to respond.

But with all eyes on the final this Sunday, one intriguing question lingers in the air: Will the winner of this final automatically book their ticket to the next edition in 2029?

Fans across the globe have one question on their minds: Who’s performing at the FIFA Club World Cup Halftime Show?

With two days to go before the kickoff of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final against Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca provided an injury update on Moises Caicedo.

As the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup reaches its climax with a blockbuster final between Chelsea and PSG, a curious question has emerged among fans and pundits alike: Why won’t we see a third-place showdown between Real Madrid and Fluminense?

While both clubs boast world-class talent and tactical sophistication, a new and unexpected voice has added intrigue to the final: the Opta supercomputer.

Prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final, Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez issued a warning to FIFA over the competition's main concern ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

For Paris Saint-Germain, the stakes are historic—not only do they have the chance to seal an unprecedented international quadruple, but also to bring home one of the largest financial prizes in soccer history.

With a thrilling run to the final now complete, the West London club is just one win away from lifting the trophy—and cashing in on a financial windfall that dwarfs even Europe’s most prestigious competitions.

Despite the humbling exit, Los Blancos didn’t walk away empty-handed. Quite the opposite—their tournament run yielded one of the most lucrative prize hauls in club soccer history.

With fierce competition from Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior, one Real Madrid attacker has found himself on the fringes of Xabi Alonso’s plans.

Since returning from the Club World Cup, Inter Miami has won back-to-back games, largely thanks to Messi’s outstanding form and leadership on the pitch.

As soccer fans turn their eyes toward the Club World Cup final between two European giants this Sunday at MetLife Stadium, another story has quietly unfolded in the background—one that points to the future of the tournament. While Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain prepare to battle for international glory, four clubs have already secured their place at the next edition of the competition, set for summer 2029.

Despite only a few weeks in charge, Xabi Alonso managed to lead Real Madrid to the Club World Cup semifinals. However, the Spanish giants were eliminated by the reigning Champions League winners, PSG, ending their campaign.