In today’s episode, we dive deep into the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. We go group by group, break down the biggest clashes, pick our surprise packages, and map out the full knockout stage — all the way to predicting who lifts the trophy in July.

From early exits to potential shockers, here’s how we see football’s newest global showdown unfolding. Agree? Disagree? Let us know your picks!

In this episode, journalist Mitchell Burley-Emmerson shares his take on the growing controversy surrounding the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. From the disqualification of Club León to FIFA’s ticketing struggles and congested schedules, we dive into the off-pitch challenges facing one of football’s boldest experiments.

Mitchell offers sharp analysis on what this expanded tournament means for players, fans, and FIFA’s global ambitions — and why the Club World Cup might not be the smooth success the governing body hoped for.

Club León earned their place at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup the hard way — by winning on the pitch. But now, they’re out. In this episode, we break down how a multi-club ownership controversy, legal battles with Alajuelense, and FIFA’s shifting regulations cost León their spot.

We’ll explore what this saga reveals about the future of the Club World Cup, who could take their place, and why this story matters far beyond Mexico or Costa Rica. With exclusive context, quotes, and critical analysis, this is everything you need to know about the tournament’s biggest off-pitch drama so far.