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FIFA confirm details of new Club World Cup, but tournament is set to create scheduling headaches for Chelsea & Manchester City and 80-game seasons for some players

Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson and Manchester City's Manuel Akanji challenge for a ball in November 2023.

FIFA have confirmed details of a new Club World Cup set to feature 32 teams, including Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid.

It will take place between June 15th and July 13th 2025, with the United States hosting the inaugural tournament. Taking place every four years, clubs will be drawn from all six confederations, with Europe supplying 12 teams and the host country providing an additional one.

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