Real Madrid has formally asked FIFA to shorten the interval between Club World Cup editions from four years to two, citing the commercial performance of the inaugural 2025 tournament in the United States. The Spanish club accounted for about 25% of all tickets sold and drew an average crowd of roughly 69,000, reinforcing its claim that a biennial schedule would unlock additional revenue for clubs and organisers. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has not endorsed the request. While the governing body is reviewing formats for the next tournament, planned for 2029, Infantino has warned that staging the event every two years could overload an already congested calendar. FIFA is separately studying an expansion of the field to 48 clubs, up from the 32 that took part this year. Domestic league officials, including La Liga president Javier Tebas, have spoken against increasing the frequency of the competition, arguing it would strain players and clash with national championships. Their stance underscores the broader debate about balancing commercial objectives with athlete welfare and existing fixtures. The discussion comes as organisers draw lessons from the 2025 edition, which was held in high summer temperatures and served as a rehearsal for the 2026 men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Issues such as scheduling, player recovery and match-day logistics are expected to shape any decision on the tournament’s future cadence.