The FIFA Club World Cup was held annually from 2005 through 2023, typically in December, featuring the winners of continental club competitions. However, starting in 2025, the tournament has been revamped into a quadrennial event, occurring once every four years
. The 2025 edition will be the first under the expanded format with 32 teams, held in the United States from June 14 to July 13, 2025. This new format replaces the previous annual seven-team tournament and will feature a group stage followed by knockout rounds
. In summary:
- Frequency before 2025: Annual (2005–2023)
- Frequency from 2025 onward: Every four years (quadrennial)
- Next tournament: June–July 2025 in the USA with 32 teams
This change aligns the Club World Cup more closely with the FIFA World Cup cycle and aims to increase the tournament's global profile.
