The officials have been confirmed for the Club World Cup clash between Chelsea and LAFC at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, United States.

Gennaro Gattuso was named as the new Italy coach on Sunday. The 2006 World Cup winner will hope to lead the struggling Squadra Azzurra to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

When the ball gets kicked off the center circle of Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, the United States will go down in history as the first host of the most important soccer tournament created this century.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino attempts to explain the expected global impact of the 48-team 2026 World Cup hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

With the Club World Cup starting this weekend, BBC Sport looks at how seriously the expanded tournament is being taken.

The Athletic is here to guide you through the Club World Cup - and you'll be able to watch the best of the action too

U.S. men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino told FOX Sports' Tom Rinaldi that "anything is possible" when asked about winning the World Cup.

FIFA’s revamped expanded Club World Cup kicks off on Saturday and most fans’ eyes will be firmly fixed on the plethora of soccer superstars competing for up to $125 million, but look closer and you’ll see a team of amateurs on the pitch too.

Borussia Dortmund departed for the Club World Cup in the United States on Friday with newly signed Jobe Bellingham part of the squad, and after leaving nothing to chance over the past days to minimise jet lag.

The Road to '26: The first step towards success in 2026 is qualifying for the tournament, something no Italian will take for granted after missing out on the last two World Cups. Provided the four-time champions can punch their ticket for 2026, Italy will then have to find some genuine solutions in attack.