If one or more teams are level at the end of the group stage, their finishing position will be determined by points obtained in the matches between the sides in question, not goal difference, like at the World Cup. If they still can’t be separated after this, then various other tiebreakers will be applied, all the way down to the drawing of lots.

The line-up for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup is now complete.Los Angeles FC of the MLS became the 32nd - and final team - to earn a spot in this summer's spectacular event in a dramatic finish at

FIFA's billion-dollar gamble to revolutionise club football begins a week on Sunday with plenty of cash up for grabs but questionable enthusiasm as 32 teams prepare to contest the expanded Club World Cup in 12 stadiums across the United States.