The expanded Club World Cup concluded with Chelsea's surprising victory, overshadowed by empty stands, price cuts, and heat-related disruptions. FIFA's significant ticket price reductions might influence future World Cup plans.

Chelsea were recently punished by UEFA with a $36m fine for breaching financial rules, while they have also already spent over £100m this summer on Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens and Liam Delap. More arrivals are expected, with Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho a long-term consideration.

The $125 million match is finally here. After staving off Fluminense and Real Madrid in the semifinals, England’s Chelsea and France’s Paris Saint-Germain are the last two teams standing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup where the winner takes home major prize money.