The FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in Atlanta and 11 other U.S. cities this month — giving soccer fans a taste of elite action ahead of next year's World Cup.
Why it matters: This year's tournament features a new $1 billion prize pool and expands to 32 teams.
Caveat: This is not the FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico next summer, but a FIFA-organized tournament bringing together the best club teams from each continental confederation.
Between the lines: This men's tournament provides global exposure and large potential winnings for teams.
It's also great preparation for the U.S., which hasn't hosted a World Cup since 1994 (men's) and 2003 (women's), to prepare for next year's tournament.
How to watch it in the U.S.
Fans can watch the entire tournament live with a free subscription to DAZN. TNT, truTV and TBS will televise select matches.
