FIFA Club World Cup Play-In
- Melissa Santañez
- May 31
- 2 min read
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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