#153 What is the Club World Cup, and how will it change in the near future?

Soccer 101

English - December 22, 2023 13:29 - 33 minutes - ★★★★★ - 793 ratings
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On this episode, we get into the past, present and future of Gianni Infantino's current favorite child: The Club World Cup! What is it, how has it evolved over time, who are its most successful competitors, and what will future iterations of the tournament look like? Plus, does it actually need to change? Will it ever be a "marquee" tournament? How much of the tournament will Graham end up watching? Spoiler alert: the answer to that last one is "way too much."