Chelsea began their Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory against Los Angeles FC in a largely empty stadium on Monday as Brazilian giants Flamengo also got off to a winning start and a Benfica comeback denied Boca Juniors in a stormy encounter.

The Club World Cup has been beset by organisational challenges ahead of the first edition of the revamped 32-team tournament in the U.S.

The best teams in the world will be in the United States this summer as the FIFA Club World Cup will bring teams from reigning Champions League champions Paris Saint-Germain to the only amateur side in the competition in Auckland City FC from New Zealand.

The United States will host the Club World Cup in 2025 - the first edition of the club football competition under FIFA's controversial new expanded format. Manchester City are the Club World Cup holders following their 2023 triumph in Saudi Arabia.

The Club World Cup is an annual tournament hosted by FIFA that pits some of the world's best soccer teams against each other in a competition similar to the World Cup. The 2025 format is brand new and expanded, so it's not yet clear if there will be gaps for future tournaments.

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

Ayrton Costa has been given the green light to play in the Club World Cup. On the third attempt by Boca Juniors to be able to count on the defender in the tournament, the United St