FIFA has reinvented the Club World Cup with the new format debuting this summer. Thirty-two teams from across the world will compete in a two-stage tournament consisting of eight

As no Club World Cup was held last year, Man City are the reigning champions after thrashing Brazil’s Fluminense 4-0 in the 2023 final. Arsenal have never won the Champions League in their history – which means they have not participated in the Club World Cup to date.

England’s two most successful clubs, Liverpool and Manchester United, will not be participating in the new-look Club World Cup this year, but here’s how they could qualify when the next tournament runs around.