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Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF attends the Training/Press Conference ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match between Inter Miami CF and Al Ahly at Florida Blue Training Center on June 13, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. | AFP photo.

Despite concerns over ticket sales and player fatigue, FIFA's new expanded Club World Cup will throw up several intriguing storylines this summer in the United States.

AFP Sport picks five things to look out for on the pitch as teams compete to conquer the world and claim their share of $1 billion in prize money.