Summary
FIFA has announced a playoff between Los Angeles FC and Club América to determine who will replace León in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup following León’s expulsion confirmed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The match is scheduled for May 31st at BMO Stadium in LA, with the winner joining Chelsea, Flamengo, and Espérance de Tunis in Group D. This playoff, considered a significant event in American soccer, highlights the rivalry between Major League Soccer and Liga MX, with a financial incentive of at least $10 million for the victor.