Los Angeles FC book their place in FIFA Club World Cup
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Los Angeles FC book a place in Chelsea's group at this summer's Fifa Club World Cup after coming from behind to beat Club America in a play-off.
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NBC Los Angeles on MSNLAFC stuns Club América with electrifying 2-1 comeback to clinch FIFA Club World Cup berth and guaranteed $9.55 millionDenis Bouanga scored the game-winner in the waning moments of extra time, and LAFC came from behind to stun Liga MX giant Club América, 2-1, to clinch a berth in the FIFA Club World Cup.
This inaugural 32-team Club World Cup, which is an expanded, four-yearly version of the annual version of the tournament, will be followed next year by a 48-team men’s World Cup finals, which will be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico. But Saturday night’s win-and-you’re-in match might actually never be played again.
MLS players are looking for fairer percentage of bonus payments from the extra games they are being asked to play at FIFA's new international tournament this summer.
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is set to kick off on June 14 in the United States, featuring 32 teams in a revamped World Cup-style format. Matches will be held across 12 venues in 11 cities, culminating in the final at MetLife Stadium on July 13.
The winner of the FIFA Club World Cup play-in match between Los Angeles FC and Club America will compete against Flamengo at Camping World Stadium.
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Play-In between Los Angeles FC and Club América is poised to join the list of other classic games staged in LA.