Expanded 32-Team FIFA Club World Cup Concludes US Tournament

The 2024/25 European football season kicks off in August with the UEFA Super Cup featuring PSG and Tottenham, while some smaller leagues begin earlier, setting the stage for a competitive season ahead. Chelsea won the inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025, a 32-team tournament held in the United States, signaling a new era for global club competition. Discussions are already underway for the 2029 edition, with proposals to expand the tournament to 48 teams to increase commercial revenue despite logistical challenges. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, cultural celebrations like Buchanan's Buchamión are energizing fans in North America, bringing Latin American football spirit to cities like New York. However, the increased scale of the 2026 tournament, hosted across the US, Canada, and Mexico, raises significant cybersecurity concerns, particularly the threat of sophisticated DDoS attacks targeting event infrastructure and media. Experts stress the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard the event amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and the growing complexity of cyber threats.