Exploring the 32-team structure, knockout rounds, and the future of club football

This webinar will explore the transformative changes coming to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, including its expansion to a 32-team format and the addition of knockout rounds. Led by Alex Isern and Bruno Díaz de Quijano from ISL, along with Lourenço Cardoso Menezes from SL Benfica, this session will address the impact of this expansion on tournament competitiveness, commercial opportunities, and implications for clubs and leagues worldwide. Ideal for those looking to understand how this new structure will redefine club football and create fresh opportunities across the industry.

PROGRAM

• Expansion to 32 Teams: Implications and benefits of including more clubs worldwide and how this impacts competitiveness.
• New Group and Knockout Format: Analysis of the 8 groups of 4 teams each and the transition to knockout rounds, from the round of 16 to the final.
• Impact on Scheduling and Logistics for Clubs: Necessary adjustments to domestic and international schedules to accommodate a larger tournament.
• Global Commercial and Sponsorship Opportunities: New sponsorship and monetization avenues for clubs, federations, and partners in key markets.
• Audience Impact and Team Visibility: How the increased number of teams will boost global viewership and visibility for clubs from underrepresented regions.
• Infrastructure Challenges in the United States: Preparation of stadiums, accommodation, and logistics for hosting the tournament in North America for the first time.