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Why Barcelona Isn't Playing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup


Published on 2024-12-05 22:05:19 - MSN
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  • Barcelona did not qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup because Atl
  • tico Madrid had better European results.

Barcelona will not participate in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup due to their failure to qualify under the new tournament format, which includes 32 teams. The criteria for qualification include winning the UEFA Champions League or being among the top-ranked teams in Europe over a four-year period. Barcelona's recent performance in the Champions League has been lackluster, with early exits in recent seasons, and they have not won the competition since 2015. This poor performance has resulted in them not meeting the necessary ranking points to secure a spot in the expanded Club World Cup, which will be hosted in the United States.

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