Among the stars competing in the FIFA Club World Cup are Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, Ousmane Dembélé, Weston McKennie and Denzel Dumfries, all of whom are expected to star for their countries at the 2026 World Cup.

We're in the thick of the group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, with the knockout stages starting June 28

Shortly afterward, Chelsea fly the flag as the lone English team left in the tournament, with new signing Joao Pedro hoping to make his debut when they face Palmeiras on Friday at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT / 2:00 a.m. BST (Saturday morning)