The next Club World Cup, following the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup edition, is scheduled to take place from June to July 2029, as part of FIFA’s new quadrennial schedule. This will be the tournament’s 22nd edition, and it is expected to use the same expanded 32-team format that debuted in 2025.
Teams will include continental champions and top-ranked clubs from six confederations.
Chelsea triumphed in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, defeating PSG by 4-0. For the 2029 tournament, the lineup will be determined by continental success and rankings.
In Europe, Paris Saint-Germain (2025 Champions League Winner), Cruz Azul (2025 CONCACAF Champions League winner), Egypt Club Pyramids FC (African continental champions), and Saudi Arabia‘s club Al Ahli (Asian Champions League title).
Next Club World Cup: Date, Host Country & Venue Details
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The host country for 2029 hasn’t been officially announced yet; however, Australia, Qatar, a Combined bid (Spain, Portugal and Morocco), Brazil, and the United States have all shown strong interest in a potential bid. Qatar has even proposed staging the event in winter 2029 due to the extreme summer heat.
This quadrennial model marks a departure from the previous annual format and aligns the Club World Cup with global major tournaments like the FIFA World Cup and Euros. With FIFA likely to select a host in the coming months, 2029 promises to build on the commercial and competitive success first displayed in the United States in 2025.
After the initial reaction to the sponsor and prize amount for the 2025 FIFA World Cup, all countries are now seeking bids for the world Football club globally and in Europe.
According to The Guardian, FIFA is considering increasing the number of teams participating in the next tournament due to pressure from clubs that did not qualify. Some reports indicate that FIFA is contemplating an expansion to 48 teams for this edition, based on ongoing feedback and lobbying before formal approval.
Who is the host of the Next Club World Cup 2029?
The selection of the host is expected to be finalised around mid-2026 through a FIFA Congress vote. The 2029 edition represents FIFA’s commitment to a quadrennial Club World Cup cycle, aligning it with major events like the World Cup and Euros.
Rumours abound that the next Club World Cup in 2029 could be staged in Qatar. Qatar proposes to host the event in winter (December 2029) to avoid extreme summer heat. The plan emphasises carbon-neutral staging and utilises the existing infrastructure from the 2022 World Cup, though it may disrupt European domestic calendars.
- Brazil submitted an official expression of interest in June 2025.
- Spain (backed by federation officials highlighting strong infrastructure), a joint Morocco-Spain-Portugal bid.
- Australia/New Zealand
What is the qualification format for the 2029 Club World Cup?
Qualification Format for the 2029 Club World Cup
Slot Allocation:
- UEFA: 12 teams (Champions from 2021–24 + top performers by club ranking)
- CONMEBOL: 6 teams (Libertadores champions + highest ranking)
- AFC, CAF, CONCACAF: 4 teams each (Champions from 2021–24; ranking-only qualifiers if needed)
- OFC: 1 team via four-year ranking among Champions League winners
- Host team: 1 slot reserved for the host nation’s club
Ranking Methodology (2025–28):
Country Limit: Maximum two clubs per country, unless more qualify via continental championship titles
