Club World Cup 2029, De Laurentiis aims to put Napoli on the global stage | OneFootball

The Azzurri president is looking to the long term: participation in the 2029 Club World Cup has become a strategic objective for both prestige and economic returns.

Club World Cup 2029, De Laurentiis aims to bring Napoli onto the world stage

The Club World Cup, often considered a marginal competition in the international football calendar, is experiencing a new phase of centrality thanks to FIFA’s relaunch and the substantial revenues generated by recent editions. After the successful tournament held in the United States two months ago, the next edition is scheduled in four years, with Qatar as the most likely host.

Aurelio De Laurentiis, president of Napoli, has set the bar high: to bring the Azzurri to participate in the second edition of the new format in 2029. This is an objective not only of sporting prestige but also of significant economic impact, considering the millions in revenue the event can guarantee its participants.

How qualification for the Club World Cup works

Qualification is based on results achieved in the Champions League during the cycle from the 2024/25 edition to the 2028/29 edition. This means Napoli starts at a slight disadvantage, having not participated in the Champions League last season, the first year in which points could be accumulated.

The criteria established by FIFA are as follows:

3 points for each Champions League win

1 point for each draw

3 points for each round advanced

1.5 extra points for those who progress past the round of 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals

Automatic qualification for the Champions League winner

Currently, Inter is the most advantaged Italian team with 48 points already earned, while Milan (19), Juventus, and Atalanta (18) are within reach and can be overtaken in the coming years, provided Napoli maintains a consistent and competitive European campaign.

Why the Club World Cup is so coveted

In addition to the prestige of representing Europe in a global tournament, the Club World Cup guarantees considerable revenues, helping to strengthen club finances and enhance the club’s appeal in international markets. It is therefore no coincidence that several presidents are pushing for the competition to be held every two years, despite complaints about an increasingly congested calendar.

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