LaLiga and North American Leagues Examine FIFA’s Unannounced Decisions on World Cup and Club World Cup

Spanish football authorities have begun a formal assessment of FIFA’s recent moves, focusing on the potential for legal action in response to what they describe as unilateral and unannounced decisions. The introduction of a new Club World Cup, slated to include 32 teams from 2025 and to be staged every four years, has sparked debate among leagues and clubs about governance, scheduling, and the impact on domestic calendars across major markets in North America and Europe. The analysis considers how this shift could affect national seasons and existing competition calendars while outlining the potential avenues for challenge should stakeholders deem the process insufficiently consultative or lacking in consensus. This examination, led by LaLiga and supported by other major leagues, places emphasis on the principle that major changes should involve clear dialogue with the leagues that are responsible for maintaining orderly competition schedules and protecting the interests of players, clubs, broadcasters, and fans alike.