2029 FIFA Club World Cup

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/2029-fifa-club-world-cup

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the tournament year?2029
2. What is the scheduled dates?June to July 2029
3. How many teams will play in the 2029 tournament?The tournament will have 32 teams. This is the second time the competition uses the larger 32‑team format.
4. Who are the defending champions of the Club World Cup?Chelsea are the current champions. They won the title in 2025 and are the team to beat in 2029.

FIFA: The Fédération Internationale de Football Association, the international governing body responsible for organizing global football competitions.
Club Football: Professional soccer competitions involving teams that represent cities, regions, or organizations, as opposed to national teams.
Continental Championships: Major annual tournaments organized by FIFA confederations to determine the champion club within a specific continent (e.g., UEFA Champions League, Copa Libertadores).
Expanded Format: A change in the tournament structure to include a larger number of participating teams, increasing the scope and duration of the competition.