Among the stars competing in the FIFA Club World Cup are Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, Ousmane Dembélé, Weston McKennie and Denzel Dumfries, all of whom are expected to star for their countries at the 2026 World Cup.

Prices for the quarter-finals are cheaper than had been showing for any group stage game before the start of the competition.

The greater spread is undoubtedly good for the competition, and there was a distinct sense of relief in Gianni Infantino’s Instagram post following Monday’s action. “The NEW ERA OF CLUB FOOTBALL has definitely started,” the FIFA president claimed. Only time will tell.