Ticket pricing, adverse weather, pitches, travel problems - there is much to be worked on before next summer's international tournament

The Club World Cup is seen by many as a dress rehearsal for the 2026 World Cup host - so what have we learned now it's over?

The United States will play Venezuela and Australia in a pair of friendlies in October as part of its preparation for the 2026 World Cup, U.S. Soccer announced on Monday.

Before the 2026 World Cup, a FIFPro study warned that six out of 16 hosting stadiums pose "very high risks" for players to suffer from heat stress. The International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) considers the tournament successful and expressed its readiness for dialogue regarding the regulatory measures for World Cup 2026.

Chelsea players were very confused by the United States president's actions following their historic FIFA Club World Cup victory.

Fans from all over the world traveled to the United States to see the FIFA Club World Cup unfold, but crowds varied throughout the tournament.

AJ Dybantsa led the way as the United States earned a 108-102 win over Canada in the Quarterfinals of the 2025 U19 FIBA World Cup in Switzerland. Caleb Holt led the way as the United States earned a 120-64 win over New Zealand in the Semifinals of the 2025 U19 FIBA World Cup in Switzerland.

The inaugural 32-team Club World Cup wrapped up on Sunday with plenty of lessons learned for organisers FIFA, with the tournament in the United States, won by Chelsea, acting as a preview of the 2026 World Cup.