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Marcelo Gallardo Reflects on River Plate's Club World Cup Start, Mastantuono and Squad Fitness

"We have to keep on improving," Gallardo said. "Despite getting the result today, which was the most important thing, there were some nerves around the squad. There was also a sense of obligation to win, so from that perspective, we did what we had to do."

Latin Times · Jun 18, 2025

Fifa again under scrutiny for World Cup’s increased carbon footprint

The 2026 tournament will feature more teams and more air miles travelled than ever, casting doubt upon ambitious climate goals

The Guardian - US · Jun 18, 2025

FIFA defends Club World Cup ticket sales after another low turnout

Just 3,412 people attended the match in Orlando between Ulsan HD of South Korea and South African side Mamelodi Sundowns.

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

Why You Should Care About the Club World Cup (If Your Team or Rival Is In It)

Plus: a players union failure, immigration for the World Cup, and Welcome to Wrexham.

Reason · Jun 17, 2025

Empty stadiums, mismatched teams: Key talking points at FIFA Club World Cup

FIFA claimed the Club World Cup would change football ‘for the better’, but the event has had an underwhelming start.

Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2025

‘We’re simply not equipped to host international tourists right now’: Border Patrol brags about FIFA stadium presence — ticket sales nosedive

This isn't a soccer tournament, this is a trap.

We Got This Covered · Jun 17, 2025

Club World Cup fans tell of ‘dangerous’ Rose Bowl conditions amid heat and lack of water

Supporters who attended PSG’s noon kick-off against Atlético Madrid have talked of a struggle to access water and feeling unsafe

The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2025

Boca let slip two-goal lead as Benfica claim late point at Club World Cup

Both sides had a player sent off before Nicolás Otamendi headed home a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw at a vibrant Hard Rock Stadium

The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2025

State of the pitch criticised, as there's smoke but no fire in East Rutherford: Porto's 0-0 draw with Palmeiras at the Club World Cup

Porto and Palmeiras produced a feisty, goalless stalemate in their FIFA Club World Cup Opener, as FourFourTwo's man on the ground Zach Lowy zones in on the surface

FourFourTwo · Jun 16, 2025

Delap impact helps Chelsea see off LAFC at Club World Cup but fans stay away

Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández both scored and Liam Delap made his Chelsea debut in front of 22,137 fans in Atlanta

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025