Sources: 
FIFA is set to expand the 2029 Club World Cup by granting automatic qualification to the winners of the main continental competitions from 2025 through 2028, marking a significant growth in the tournament's format.
Already, four clubs have secured their places:
Paris Saint-Germain (UEFA), who clinched their spot by winning the 2024-25 Champions League against Inter;
Cruz Azul (CONCACAF), representing Central-North America;
Al-Ahli (AFC), the Saudi Arabian champions; and
Pyramids (CAF), the Egyptian African Champions League winners.
This expansion reflects FIFA's ambition to elevate the tournament's prestige and inclusivity. However, the format's future remains under discussion, with reports from The Guardian indicating that European clubs excluded from the initial edition are lobbying for a broader 48-team competition.
The current regulations confirm that all continental champions between 2025 and 2028 will gain direct access to the 2029 tournament, ensuring a diverse and competitive field.
"The winners of the main continental competitions between 2025 and 2028 gain direct access to the 2029 tournament," the regulations state.
This move could reshape the Club World Cup, potentially increasing its global appeal and competitive balance by including a wider array of continental champions.
As FIFA weighs the expansion, the football world watches closely, anticipating a more inclusive and expansive tournament in 2029.
Sources: FIFA's 2029 Club World Cup will expand its field, granting automatic qualification to continental champions from 2025-2028. Four clubs—Paris Saint-Germain, Cruz Azul, Al-Ahli, and Pyramids—have already secured spots. Discussions are underway to possibly increase the tournament to 48 teams, responding to European clubs' demands.
