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Source: LAFC to host Club America on May 31 in one-game playoff for entry into 2025 Club World Cup, nearly $10M

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<p>After <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/leon-club-world-cup-appeal-rejected-fifa-playoff-between-lafc-and-club-america/blt4e7aa9c87711be9f" target="_self">Club Leon's appeal was rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Tuesday</a>, the court ruled that FIFA would thereby designate who would take the Liga MX side's spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. In March, FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed talks of a one-game playoff between MLS side LAFC and Liga MX side Club America for a berth into the tournament. FIFA confirmed the two teams would feature head-to-head for the spot on Tuesday.</p><p><a href="https://www.givemesport.com/club-world-cup-exclusive-lafc-vs-club-america-details-revealed/" target="_self"><em></em></a>A source confirmed to GOAL that the playoff between the two clubs will be held at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on May 31.  <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/club-world-cup-exclusive-lafc-vs-club-america-details-revealed/" target="_self"><em>GIVEMESPORT</em></a> reported it will effectively be a $10 million match. The victor of the match will earn a guaranteed entry fee of $9.55 million, plus an additional $2 million per group stage win, along with round-by-round prize money.</p><p>The winner will be placed in Group D of the tournament alongside Chelsea, Flamengo, and ES Tunis.</p><p></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>LAFC were selected because they finished as runners-up to Leon in the 2023 CONCACAF Champions Cup, while America topped the CONCACAF coefficient ranks for the four-year cycle in question to qualify for the competition.</p><p>The 2025 Club World Cup will feature 32 of the world's best teams, with eight groups of four competing in a group stage format followed by a World Cup-style knockout round bracket. The competition will be held in the USA one year ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.</p><p></p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The 2025 tournament will be the largest version of the competition to date, with the expansion to 32 teams. The first game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium on June 14, when&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-my/match/al-ahly-sc-vs-inter-miami-cf/cE0KiKAS8vTAkoi8zTtm8">Inter Miami takes on Egyptian giants Al Ahly SC.</a></p><br>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>LAFC and Club America will be preparing for their May 31 showdown, with the winner securing a large sum of prize money, but more importantly, a coveted berth into the Club World Cup.</p><p><em>GOAL's Alejandro Orellana contributed reporting to this story. 
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WHAT NEXT?

Source: LAFC set to host Club America at BMO Stadium on May 31 in one-game playoff for effectively $10 million and entry into 2025 Club World Cup | Goal.com

After Club Leon&apos;s CAS appeal was denied Tuesday, a report has surfaced that LAFC will host Club America for entry into the 2025 Club World Cup

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