Real Madrid and several top European clubs are reportedly urging FIFA to revise its plans for the newly expanded Club World Cup, pushing for the tournament to be held every two years instead of every four.
According to reports shared by @Rodra10_97, Real Madrid is taking the lead in advocating for the revamped 32-team competition to become a biennial event, arguing that a shorter cycle would bring more excitement and global attention to the game.
However, FIFA isn’t on board—at least not yet. The organization, which only just introduced the expanded format for the 2025 edition, has dismissed the proposal for now, citing challenges with scheduling and concerns about the physical toll on players.
This push for change comes on the heels of Chelsea’s historic 2025 Club World Cup victory. The London side defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3–0 in the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, becoming the first champions under the new format.
In response to the tournament’s rebranding, FIFA has also renamed all previous winners of the former 7-team version as “Intercontinental Champions.” That includes Manchester City, who beat Fluminense 4–0 in the 2023 final—the last played under the old system.
As a result of this reclassification, Real Madrid, despite holding five titles under the previous format, no longer officially holds the “Club World Cup winner” status under the new system—adding further fuel to their call for change.
