Did the Club World Cup matter? Empty seats and hot days offer warnings on FIFA's challenges ahead of 2026

In one word: no.

Watched Euro Championship instead.

I didn't care one wit. I did look up who made it to the semis as I was curious if any non-Europen clubs managed to progress that far.

That being said, the prize money will keep enticing clubs to come. The second it runs out, the party is over. But hey, at least Infantino managed to line his pockets.