FIFA Considering Club World Cup Rule Change to Secure Spots for Elite Teams
Global football’s governing body, FIFA, is reportedly preparing adjustments to the Club World Cup qualification system to ensure that Europe’s biggest clubs don’t miss out on future tournaments.
Sources suggest that FIFA is looking at raising the cap on the number of clubs allowed per country to three, which would give heavyweights such as Liverpool, Barcelona, and Napoli a greater chance of participating in the next edition.
The revamped Club World Cup debuted this summer with 32 teams representing every continent, and Chelsea emerged as winners of the inaugural expanded competition. But despite the excitement, controversy followed, as major clubs like Liverpool and Barcelona failed to qualify due to UEFA’s coefficient ranking system and the requirement that only recent Champions League winners were guaranteed a spot.
By widening the entry slots per nation, FIFA hopes to increase competitiveness and fan appeal. However, this change would likely mean expanding the tournament beyond 32 teams, which in turn would add more fixtures to an already packed football calendar.
If approved, this move could reshape the landscape of the Club World Cup, ensuring that the world’s most popular clubs are regularly involved in the race for the trophy.
