FIFA Adds Inter Miami to 2025 Club World Cup Amid Criticism Over Selection Criteria

Oct 20, 2024, 07:42 AM

FIFA has announced that Inter Miami will participate in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, a tournament now expanded to 31 teams with one spot remaining for the winner of the Copa Libertadores. The opening match is set to take place in Miami. The inclusion of Inter Miami has sparked criticism due to the lack of prior announcement regarding the qualification criteria. Observers have noted that FIFA's decision appears to disregard the MLS playoffs and MLS Cup in determining the U.S. representative. The announcement, delivered prominently by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, has also raised questions about his personal involvement in the promotion of the event.