Nashville to host FIFA Club World Cup

What they're saying: "We've had world-class soccer on our stage before, but never quite like this. I'm so excited for our passionate soccer fans, and we can't wait to welcome the world's best teams to Music City," Mayor Freddie O'Connell said in a press release.

• Nashville SC CEO Ian Ayre said the Club World Cup will showcase "our stadium, our city, and our passionate fanbase on a global stage."

Flashback: Nashville worked for years to become a host city for the World Cup tournament in 2026.

• At the time host cities were announced, Metro was negotiating with the Titans on a new stadium deal. Nashville was not selected as a host city, making the Club World Cup a welcomed consolation prize.