Chelsea Crowned Champions as First FIFA Club World Cup Concludes — Next Edition Set for 2029

The inaugural FIFA Club World Cup in its new expanded format wrapped up this Sunday, with Chelsea securing the title after a commanding 3–0 victory over PSG in the final.

Looking ahead, the next edition of the tournament is scheduled for 2029, always in the season before the national teams’ World Cup. Four clubs have already secured their spots, ensuring the competition remains global and competitive:

• Al-Ahli (Saudi Arabia) — AFC Champions League winner

• Cruz Azul (Mexico) — Concacaf Champions League winner 2025

• PSG (France) — UEFA Champions League winner 2025

• Pyramids (Egypt) — African continental champion

The countdown to the next global showdown among football’s elite has officially begun.