According to a media report, FIFA has scheduled the second edition of the new club World Cup on the summer of 2029 – so that Katar would probably no longer be a possible host.
According to a media report, FIFA has scheduled the second edition of the new club World Cup on the summer of 2029 – so that Katar would probably no longer be a possible host. The tournament should also be enlarged.
As the British newspaper Guardian reports, FIFA informed the six Confederations such as UEFA about the appointment in the summer of 2029. This would make Qatar, who had signaled interest in the tournament, without chance – because in summer it is too hot, the World Cup in the 2022 World Cup had to be relocated to the unusual date in November and December.
The opening game of the 2022 World Cup took place in the Al-Bayt Stadium in Qatar.
Spain and Morocco, which together with Portugal are supposed to play large parts of the 2030 World Cup, are now considered favorites for the orientation. Brazil and Australia – with or without New Zealand – also stated interest. With the appointment, a change to a two-year rhythm would initially be off the table.
Lionel Messi (right) and Gianni Infantino (left) with the Emir of Qatar at the award ceremony 2022
Tournament could be enlarged
According to the Guardian, FIFA also informed the Confederations that the tournament could be enlarged. It is not certain whether there will be 48 teams like at the World Cup of national teams.
Playoff tournaments are also possible that enable more teams the chance to participate. In Europe missed FC Barcelona, Manchester United, Arsenalthe AC Milan or FC Liverpool Several big clubs the tournament, on the other hand, the competition was able to collect high prize money. With the clubs, the tournament is fundamentally popular due to the high income.
Argument with Player unions and leagues
Player unions and national leagues, including the DFL, repeatedly reported criticism of the tournament. The players are overloaded, as a result of national leagues the victims. “I hope that there will be no second edition of the club World Cup”said Spain’s league president Javier Tebas The sports show as early as February. “I don’t want this tournament, because there is no space in the calendar. I don’t see any future for the club World Cup.”
The European leagues have lodged legal means against FIFA with the FIFPRO player union in order to be more involved in the design of the calendar.
Saudi Arabia largely financed the tournament in 2025
The 2025 club World Cup was largely financed by Saudi Arabia. The dictatorial ruled country, which was served by FIFA the alignment of the 2034 World Cup on the silver tray, provided the necessary means in direct and indirect ways so that the tournament can take place.