🔴 Flash: a team excluded from the Club World Cup! (Official)

World 21 March 2025 at 12:26

Amine Jomni

News Editor

Shockwaves as the 2025 Club World Cup approaches! FIFA officially announced this Friday, March 21, the exclusion of Club León (Mexico) from the Club World Cup, which will take place from June 14 to July 13 in the United States. This decision follows a breach of the federation's rules regarding multi-ownership.

Initially qualified among the 32 participating teams, Club León will not be able to take part in the competition. A replacement will be designated shortly.

Club León is withdrawn from the competition!

According to the statement published on FIFA's website, the governing body specified that this exclusion came after a thorough analysis of the case:

"After a detailed review of the evidence, the chairman of the FIFA Appeals Commission ruled that CF Pachuca and Club León did not meet the requirements for multi-ownership. Under Article 10, paragraph 4 of the FIFA Club World Cup Regulations 2025, Club León is withdrawn from the competition. The identity of the replacement club will be revealed later."

Excerpt from FIFA's official statement:

This decision is a major blow to Mexican football, depriving one of its flagship clubs of a prestigious international stage. Fans are now eagerly awaiting the announcement of the team that will take its place in this highly anticipated event.