ESPN also noted that FIFPRO executives suggested canceling FIFA Club World Cup matches in Philadelphia due to the heat, as temperatures went beyond their threshold of 82.4 degrees on the WetBulb Globe Temperature gauge. According to WeatherSpark, the average temperature in Philadelphia for late June is around 87 degrees.

Nine games will be played in Arlington and we're getting an idea of some of the pricier options for fans wanting to watch some historic matches.

The FIFA Club World Cup exposed some significant issues that could hamper the 2026 World Cup, with hot weather being among the top concerns.

After the match, which Trump called “a bit of an upset” in a post-game interview, Trump was asked if he could issue an executive order to rename soccer “football” in the United States. Despite the let-down match, Trump lit up when a reporter suggested penning a new executive order officially renaming soccer “football” in the US.

Germaine 3-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup final, which is attended by U.S. President Donald Trump. Follow live updates here.

The musical act at halftime of Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain will be performed far away from the field of play

Prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final, Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez issued a warning to FIFA over the competition's main concern ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Enzo Fernandez wore the captain’s armband throughout Chelsea’s run to the FIFA Club World Cup final,