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The completely revamped Club World Cup men's soccer tournament kicks off on Saturday, with 32 teams from around the world participating.

The completely revamped Club World Cup men's soccer tournament kicks off Saturday, with 63 games to be played over the next month. Luke Hales/Getty Images hide caption

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The FIFA Club World Cup is here. Here's what you need to know

June 13, 2025 • The stage is set for 32 club teams — including some of the top ones around the world — to compete for the chance to emerge as the champion of a revamped tournament. It hasn't gone great so far.

Mikel Oyarzabal of Spain celebrates as Spain wins the UEFA European Championship final match against England at Olympiastadion in Berlin on Sunday. Hesham Elsherif/Anadolu via Getty Images hide caption

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Europe

Soccer's diversity unites a divided Europe, sort of

July 15, 2024 • Four weeks of chanting and shouting on the streets were not expressions of anger about politics — but the sound of joy and excitement about the European Championship soccer tournament.

Finally. Lionel Messi leads Argentina over France to win a World Cup championship.

Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner's Trophy during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. Julian Finney/Getty Images hide caption

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FIFA World Cup 2022

Finally. Lionel Messi leads Argentina over France to win a World Cup championship.

December 18, 2022 • Argentina beat defending-champion France in the final. It's the third World Cup title for Argentina but the first for Messi - the only trophy he hadn't won in his storied and remarkable career.