New Delhi, June 13 -- The FIFA Club World Cup is set to begin on June 15 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The revamped tournament will feature 32 teams, generating massive excitement. However, one notable absence is Al Nassr, the Saudi Pro League club that gained worldwide attention after Cristiano Ronaldo's inclusion.

Despite their recent success, including an AFC Champions League title in 2023/24, the Knights of Najd won't be competing in the Club World Cup. Here's why.

The qualification for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is based on a four-year continental performance ranking system. FIFA evaluated the club's results in their respective competitions, such as the AFC Champions League for Asian teams. Points were awarded based on achie...