Expanded Tournament Explained: Formats, Benefits, and Current Stories
When talking about expanded tournament, a competition that adds more teams, extra group rounds, or longer knockout phases to increase excitement and revenue. Also called a widened competition, it reshapes how clubs and nations chase titles. Below we’ll break down the key parts, why organisers push for bigger stages, and what that means for fans watching the Champions League, Europe’s elite club showdown that now features a 36‑team group phase or the World Cup qualifier, the continental matches that determine who plays in the global tournament.
Chelsea clinches inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with 3-0 win over PSG
Sep 25, 2025 / 11 Comments
Chelsea lifted the first ever expanded FIFA Club World Cup trophy after a 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in East Rutherford on July 13, 2025. Cole Palmer's brace and João Pedro's goal secured a dominant performance. The month‑long competition featured 32 clubs from all continents across 10 U.S. cities. Notable upsets included Al‑Hilal beating Manchester City and Bayern Munich’s 10‑0 thrashing of Auckland City. All matches were streamed on DAZN with additional TV coverage.
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