That in itself is a debatable criterion, as neither LAFC nor Club América has won a tournament that would qualify them for the Club World Cup. Now, the winner of the playoff will play for a $125 million prize — the tournament winner’s bounty as part of the $1 billion pot.

Major League Soccer side LAFC and Mexican team Club America could play a one-off play-off game for the final spot in this summer's Club World Cup. The winner of the play-off game would replace Club Leon,

FIFA has drawn up plans to hold a one-game playoff between Club América and Los Angeles Football Club to determine a replacement team for Club León at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, sources have told ESPN.

Seeking its third trip to a Champions Cup final, LAFC hosts its star-laden MLS counterpart in the first leg of their quarterfinal clash Wednesday night at BMO Stadium.

Javier Mascherano faces some difficult tactical decisions ahead of the match. He must decide whether to start Messi and who will play in goal if Ustari is unable to play. His choices will have a significant impact on the outcome of the match.