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FIFA Club World Cup Play-In

  • Writer: Melissa Santañez
    Melissa Santañez
  • 2 days ago
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FIFA World Cup May 31, 2025
FIFA World Cup May 31, 2025

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Play-In match between Los Angeles FC (LAFC) and Club América is scheduled for today, May 31, at 7:30 PM PT (10:30 PM ET), which corresponds to 10:30 AM on June 1 in the Philippines. The match will take place at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. 


⚽ Match Overview

  • Purpose: This one-off playoff determines the final entrant into the expanded 32-team FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

  • Background: The spot became available after Club León was disqualified due to FIFA's regulations on multi-club ownership. 

  • Group Placement: The winner will join Group D, alongside Chelsea FC (England), Flamengo (Brazil), and ES Tunis (Tunisia). 


🏟️ Venue Details

  • Location: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles.

  • Reason for Selection: The stadium was chosen due to its readiness and existing infrastructure, including VAR capabilities. 


📺 How to Watch

  • Streaming: The match will be streamed live and for free on DAZN.com and the DAZN app. 

  • Radio Broadcast: Available on 710 AM ESPN, ESPN LA App, and KFWB 980 AM La Mera Mera. 


🔍 Team Form & Key Players

LAFC:

  • Currently on an eight-match unbeaten streak in MLS 2025.

  • Key players include Denis Bouanga, Nathan Ordaz, and Olivier Giroud, who emphasized the significance of this match. 


Club América:

  • Recently lost the final of the Torneo Clausura 2025 to Toluca and faced elimination in the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals. 

  • Notable players include Henry Martín, Diego Valdés, and Brian Rodríguez.


💰 Stakes

  • Financial Reward: The winner secures a minimum of $9.55 million for participating in the Club World Cup. 

  • Tournament Schedule: Group D play begins on June 16 in Atlanta, Georgia.


Source: talkSPORT, LAFC, Economic Times of India





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