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Barcelona 'called FIFA' over late invite to Club World Cup after Leon were removed - but La Liga champions saw request denied

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<p>FIFA had a space to fill in their <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/club-world-cup-2025-power-rankings/bltdb7dcc2b16d2b85f" target="_blank">global gathering on American soil</a> following the decision to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/fifa-removes-club-leon-from-2025-club-world-cup-over-multi-club-ownership-appeal-expected-james-rodriguez/bltf62b4cec4cb08ae0" target="_blank">remove Club Leon from the competition due to multi-ownership rules</a> - with the Mexican outfit run by the same group as domestic rivals Pachuca.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Their spot eventually <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/denis-bouanga-lafc-club-america-richest-north-america-soccer-match-to-book-2025-club-world-cup-ticket/blt6f961607f1ca6df4" target="_blank">went to MLS outfit LAFC, as they emerged victorious in a play-in clash</a> with Club America. FIFA wanted to ensure that said place went to another team from the CONCACAF region.</p><div data-name="DAZN" class="affiliate-button-container theme-1"><div class="affiliate-button"><img height="40" width="72" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/bltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5/blt2a657c326f3152f3/65709dfdfcc91a04075bd960/DAZN.png" class="logo" style="width: 72px; height: 40px;"><span class="affiliate-text">Watch every FIFA Club World Cup game free on DAZN</span></div><a href="https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100lfsPh/destination:https://www.dazn.com/welcome/fifa-club-world-cup" target="_blank" class="affiliate-button-link">Stream now</a></div>

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<p>Barcelona had thrown their hat into the ring, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/mundial-de-clubes/opinion/2025/06/15/barca-llamo-fifa-ocupar-puesto-leon.html " target="_blank"><em>Marca</em></a>, having missed out on automatic qualification. Despite being La Liga, Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup winners in 2024-25, the Blaugrana were not invited to the Club World Cup.</p>

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<p>FIFA initially dictated that only two teams from any one nation could compete, with Spain being represented by Real Madrid and their neighbours Atletico. They are set to be richly rewarded for their participation, with it possible that they <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/club-world-cup-2025-prize-money/bltba4bcd395f2d7658" target="_blank">could pull in €135 million (£115m/$156m)</a>. </p>

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<p>Barca were, however, snubbed by world football’s governing body. Instead of heading to the United States, where they continue to work on growing their global fan base, the Blaugrana will be <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-preseason-2025-tour-fixtures-results-tickets-how-to-watch/blt644e245a3807cfe7" target="_blank">taking in a summer tour of Asia</a>.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?

Barcelona 'called FIFA' over late invite to Club World Cup after Leon were removed - but La Liga champions saw request denied | Goal.com

Barcelona reportedly &quot;called FIFA&quot; regarding a late invite to the 2025 Club World Cup, but saw that approach knocked back.

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