The summer of soccer will take a new look this year with the FIFA Club World Cup, which comes to the U.S. for the first edition of the expanded competition that will see 32 teams from around the world compete for a share of the $1 billion prize purse.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are preparing for their highly anticipated debut in the Club World Cup this week against Al Ahly. In the lead-up to this pivotal clash, FIFA has reportedly expressed concerns.

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami are among 32 teams competing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, but their qualification path was unique.