FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Club World Cup, USMNT, and US Soccer Growth

The New FIFA Club World Cup

• 🎯 The Club World Cup will feature the 32 best club teams in the world, including top players like Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, and Lionel Messi.
• 💰 This tournament, hosted in the US, offers a $1 billion US prize money and will be the first time FIFA crowns a true club world champion.
• 💡 The event is expected to have a significant global impact, especially for the growth of soccer in North America.

Growth of Soccer in the United States

• 📈 The number of new soccer fans in the US has seen an explosion, with a 400% increase year-over-year and 57% over five years.
• ✅ Hosting major tournaments in the US has doubled FIFA's revenues and creates a global impact for both men's and women's football.
• 🚀 The upcoming Club World Cup and the 2026 World Cup are anticipated to fundamentally change the perception and growth of soccer in the US.

USMNT and North American Soccer's Potential

• 🌟 The US Men's National Team is considered the most talented group ever, with many players competing for top teams in Europe.
• 🧠 The work done with Major League Soccer (MLS) and the academy system has transformed the US into a serious soccer country.
• 🏆 The combination of a talented young team and playing a World Cup at home creates an