Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, two of the best clubs in the world, are showing their early dominance at the tournament. Meanwhile, some non-European squads, like Brazilian club Palmeiras and Botafogo, are putting up strong performances to open the group stage.

Paris Saint-Germain, who won the UEFA Champions League to cap their season earlier this month, kicked off the FIFA Club World Cup in strong fashion Sunday at the Rose Bowl in front of 80,619.

The complete breakdown of the confirmed rosters for all 32 teams at the Club World Cup. Some squads include some brand-new signings.

A year from the largest World Cup ever, many questions remain unanswered, including general ticket sales and security arrangements.

After unveiling the countdown clock, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell criticized the message the travel ban sends. “Today, with this countdown, we are sending a completely different message," Harrell said. "That we are welcoming, and showing this country what welcoming looks like.”

Locally, officials estimate the local impact of the 2026 World Cup to exceed $929 million. Over 21,000 local jobs are also expected to be created in connection to the World Cup festivities in western Washington. No local revenue figure was released for this year's Club World Cup.

Club World Cup Tickets Tank as Player Protest Wins originally appeared on Athlon Sports. MLS buckled under player protests, boosting Club World Cup bonuses for Inter Miami and Seattle Sounders stars after a fiery revolt.

The CBA between MLS and the MLSPA states that players can receive 50% of the prize money, up to $1 million, in undefined tournaments, which includes the Club World Cup, a competition that had not been announced at the time of CBA negotiations.