The final entry for this summer's Club World Cup in the United States could be decided in a playoff game between Los Angeles FC and Mexican team América, depending on the outcome of a legal case involving a team that was kicked out of the tournament.

Already expelled from the 2025 Club World Cup, James Rodriguez's Club Leon is set to challenge FIFA, using their last resort to fight for a spot in the competition.

Club Leon was disqualified from the Club World Cup 2025 due to not meeting the competition’s multi-club ownership criteria. FIFA is exploring options to replace the Mexican side.