This Saturday to Sunday night, the new format of the FIFA Club World Cup will officially kick off with the match between Al Ahly and Inter Miami (02h00).Here's everything you need to know about this

Inter Milan forward Mehdi Taremi will not be able to join his teammates at the Club World Cup in the United States as he is stuck in Tehran amid the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. Flights from all Iranian airports have been grounded following an exchange of military strikes between Iran and Israel over the last two days.

An array of stars will descend upon the United States this summer for the Club World Cup, including these eight players you might not have known were competing at the tournament.

There are some glaring omissions that speak volumes as to whose futures are in doubt, with Jack Grealish and Kyle Walker the most notable. Both are deemed surplus to requirements and deals are likely to be thrashed out for the pair to leave in the coming weeks.

Things are getting very real in terms of the Club World Cup.Chelsea have touched down in the USA, the opening game is tonight, and the Blues play on Monday. So it’s time to forget about transfers

Some of pro soccer's biggest teams are playing in the U.S. this summer. That's turning out to be a tough sell.

Opta's supercomputer gives City a 71.3% chance of topping Group G and a 25.9% of finishing second - a 97.2% chance of securing their place in the last 16. This 97.2% chance of progression is the highest Opta's model gives any of the 32 teams in the group stages of the competition.

Many of the participating clubs have made big signings ahead of the tournament start as they battle for the trophy and remarkable prize money on offer, which could reach £100milion for the winner. The final takes place in Jersey on July 13.