From the new-look format to the qualification criteria and venues, Al Jazeera gives a lowdown on the tournament.

Despite their recent success, including an AFC Champions League title in 2023/24, the Knights of Najd won’t be competing in the Club World Cup.

Al-Nassr and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo said on Saturday he did not plan to play at the Club World Cup in the United States, despite being courted by clubs participating in the expanded 32-team tournament.