On 21 March 2025, FIFA excluded Club León from Mexico from the upcoming 2025 Club World Cup due to its shared ownership with CF Pachuca. This action is grounded in FIFA Club World Cup...
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08
Apr
2025
New CAS Appeals In Club León FIFA Club World Cup Saga
In late March 2025, FIFA excluded Club León from Mexico from the upcoming 2025 Club World Cup due to its shared ownership with Club de Fútbol Pachuca (CF Pachuca). This initial decision gave rise to three separate Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) cases, which are summarized in this article.