There were 32, but now only four. Within a flash, we have arrived at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup semifinal stage. The revamped tournament has offered a sparkling array of narratives and some epic duels between each continent’s top dogs, with the showpiece event at MetLife Stadium on July 13 edging ever closer.

Among the stars competing in the FIFA Club World Cup are Inter Miami's Lionel Messi (Argentina), Bayern Munich's Harry Kane (England) and Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé, all of whom are expected to star for their countries at the 2026 World Cup.

Real Madrid forward Gonzalo García said he is a living a "dream" at the FIFA Club World Cup after earning comparisons to the club's legendary former striker, Raul, with four goals in five games for Los Blancos.