FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Event Assessment

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Event Assessment

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Executive Summary

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Club World Cup (CWC) soccer tournament is due to take place across the United States from June 15 to July 13, 2025. While technically a new tournament, there have been other iterations of the quadrennial event, which serves as a precursor to the FIFA World Cup due to take place in the United States in 2026. This year's event is the first-ever 32-team CWC (up from seven), which has caused controversy for placing what some see as “excessive” logistical and scheduling constraints on soccer clubs during what is traditionally the pre-season for most of them. Like other major tournaments, the FIFA CWC comes with myriad logistical issues due to the influx of fans from across the globe attending 63 matches across 11 cities. The controversy surrounding this tournament could impact attendance, and U.S. public transportation, accommodation, tourism, and security services will be put to the test. Tournament organizers are likely also concerned about anti-FIFA demonstrations, as well as protests related to the U.S. political atmosphere—particularly the perception that the country has become less accepting of immigration. FIFA CWC attendees may also experience issues related to crime and cyber scams targeting spectators at the matches and related events.