In the lead up to the World Cup in 2026, the United States is hosting an expanded tournament called the FIFA Club World Cup with 32 clubs competition for prize money and to hoist the FIFA World of Club Football Trophy on the pitch.

In principle there ought to be nothing particularly contentious about a competition to decide the best club side in the world. Between 1960 and 2004 the champions of Europe and South America faced off for bragging rights,

With the FIFA Club World Cup only days away from beginning, Manchester City will head to the United States aiming to win the competition. They will enter the tournament as one of the favourites to