Why didn't Man United qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 while Man City will play?
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe draw for the brand new FIFA Club World Cup is set to take place tonight (Thursday) – but Manchester United will not be included.
At 6pm UK time, 32 of the world's elite clubs will discover their opponents as they look to be crowned the best club side over the past four seasons.
The new format marks a shift from the previous seven-team competition, which took place over 11 days at a single location. The FIFA Council decided last year to expand the tournament to include 32 teams, who will compete in the United States.
The competition, played between June 15 and July 13, will cram 63 matches into 28 days. READ MORE: Major Man City FIFA Club World Cup update as 11 opponents ruled out and Lionel Messi reality clear READ MORE: Manchester United stars nominated for Fans' Footballer of the Year 2024 award But due to a rule which only allows two clubs per country to compete, Ruben Amorim's Red Devils have not qualified for the format.
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