With no broadcast deals, venues or sponsors secured, FIFA's efforts to launch its expanded Club World Cup are clouded by financial unknowns and lukewarm interest from top clubs.

The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, is among the venues selected to host games at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with FIFA targeting an announcement on the full list of locations by the end of the month,

FIFA president Gianni Infantino promised global broadcasters in a video call on Friday that venues in the United States for the FIFA Club World Cup next June and July will be announced by the end of September,

FIFA Struggles to Generate Interest for the Revamped Club World CupFIFA is facing significant challenges in its efforts to attract broadcasters and sponsors for the newly expanded 32-team Club World

TV rights to the tournament still haven’t been sold, and FIFA is running out of time. FIFA is having an awfully difficult time getting the ball down the pitch with its expanded Club World Cup tournament.

The inaugural revamped 32-team Club World Cup is scheduled to take place in the United States between June 15 and July 13, 2025