Each team is required to establish a home base camp for operations and training during the tournament, with various preferences for locations being considered.

Auckland City FC, the only amateur team in the tournament, will be based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, aiming to connect with middle America despite their underdog status.

The expanded format of the Club World Cup has faced criticism for its scheduling and impact on player welfare, with some prominent figures in soccer labeling it as 'useless'.

FIFA has announced that the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup will take place in the United States from mid-June to mid-July 2025, with the potential for the winning team to earn a record $125 million from a total prize fund of $1 billion.

Qualified European teams include Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea, based on their performance in the UEFA Champions League from 2021 to 2024.

Entry fees for participating teams will vary, with European clubs guaranteed at least $12.81 million and South American teams receiving $15.21 million each.

Concerns about player welfare have been raised by players and coaches, including England captain Harry Kane and manager Jurgen Klopp, due to the compact schedule and reduced off-season time resulting from the tournament's format.

Manchester City is negotiating with Lynn University in Boca Raton for their base camp, while Paris Saint-Germain is looking at UC-Irvine.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently presented the Club World Cup trophy to President Donald Trump, who will hand it to the winning team captain during the tournament.

Logistical discussions for the tournament have included transportation, security, accommodations, training sites, and marketing strategies, as teams prepare for their participation.

As the tournament approaches, ticket sales are increasing, and FIFA has secured significant sponsorships and broadcasting deals, making it one of the wealthiest and most competitive tournaments in its history.