Major League Soccer side LAFC and Mexican giants Club America could play a one-off match to determine the final spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The vacancy arose after Club Leon was removed from the tournament for violating FIFA’s multi-club ownership rules due to their ties with fellow qualifiers Pachuca. FIFA confirmed it is considering the play-off, with the winner replacing Club Leon in Group D, alongside Chelsea, Flamengo, and Esperance Sportive de Tunisie. “FIFA can confirm it is considering one play-off match between LAFC and Club America for the right to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025,” a statement read. LAFC, featuring former Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud and ex-France captain Hugo Lloris, finished as runners-up to Club Leon in the 2023 Concacaf Champions League. Meanwhile, Club America is the highest-ranked team that did not qualify. However, the situation remains unresolved, as Club Leon has taken its case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), with a hearing set for April 23. Costa Rican club Alajuelense, which initially filed the complaint against Leon, also has an appeal pending. The expanded 32-team Club World Cup will be hosted in the United States, running from June 15 to July 13. Post navigation Saka fit again and “ready to go,” says Arteta Isco suggests crowdfunding to extend Antony’s Betis loan
