Ahead of the newly expanded Club World Cup, World Football’s Mani Djazmi is joined by Spanish football journalist Eduardo Alvarez to look ahead to the tournament taking place in the United States.

Thirty-two teams from around the globe will take part in the tournament across 11 cities in the US, with the final taking place on 13 July.

Plus, we also hear from striker Angus Kilkolly who plays for the tournament’s only amateurs, Auckland City.

Photo: General view of the FIFA Club World Cup Trophy in exposition at Estadio da Luz during the FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Tour on January 17, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Credit: FIFA via Getty Images)