Despite winning this year's edition, Chelsea haven't secured their ticket to the next edition of the FIFA Club World Cup in 2029, unlike other teams.

The , hosted in the United States, wrapped up in July after a thrilling and successful debut of the expanded format. While fans continue to reflect on the drama and excitement, FIFA is already laying the groundwork for the next edition. Surprisingly, despite their recent triumph, .

Chelsea made history by capturing the 2025 Club World Cup title with a dominant 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain, earning the crown of world champions for the next four years. However, even as the first winners of the revamped tournament, .

Under FIFA's current qualification system, . That means Chelsea must either win one of the next three UEFA Champions League titles or accumulate enough coefficient points to qualify through the UEFA rankings.

. The Pro League side made history by winning the 2024–25 AFC Champions League—their first ever continental title—after defeating Japan's Kawasaki Frontale in the final.

Unlike Chelsea, the other team in the 2025 Club World Cup final has already punched its ticket to the next tournament. After winning the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League, and will seek redemption after falling short in this year's final.

. The North African side emerged victorious in the 2024–25 CAF Champions League, edging Mamelodi Sundowns—who featured in this year's Club World Cup—by a narrow 3-2 aggregate score over two legs.

From North America, . The Liga MX side earned their spot in emphatic fashion, cruising past the Vancouver Whitecaps with a 5-0 win in the final of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

With a representative from nearly every continent already confirmed, the field for the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup is starting to take shape. Though FIFA has yet to announce the host nation, the tournament is expected to follow the same expanded 32-team format that made its debut in the United States.