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.

Lionel Messi is set for a reunion with former team Paris Saint-Germain after Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Brazilian club Palmeiras to reach the Club World Cup round of 16.

Luis Suárez scored four goals in his five UEFA Champions League games for Barcelona against PSG, including the opener in a famous 6-1 second-leg win at the Camp Nou in the 2016/17 round of 16 (after a 0-4 first-leg defeat), when Luis Enrique was the Barça head coach.