From icons Messi and Haaland to rising star Estevao, Al Jazeera picks the 10 best footballers at the competition.
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 kicks off in the United States when Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami take on Egypt’s Al Ahly at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, on Saturday.
High-profile players and breakout stars from the best leagues in the world will compete in the monthlong club tournament.
Here’s a look at our top 10 players who are set to light up the competition:
A record eight-time Ballon d’Or winner and arguably the greatest footballer of all time, Messi is expected to steal the limelight at the Club World Cup.
