Club World Cup expert picks, predictions: PSG, Man City, Real Madrid could win it; Erling Haaland top scorer

The new world cup in the club Is finally for us, and with that a fascinating list of things to keep an eye on when the action starts.

An eclectic mix of 32 teams Made the cut for the American tournament and although the main objective of the run as deep as possible is the same, the storylines to keep an eye on each of them are wide. For Europe’s super teams That qualified for the competition, all eyes might as well be at the ultimate price, especially for people like Real Madrid, Manchester City and Inter after they have missed trophies in their domestic and continental competitions.

Outside of the Elites, Thought, The 22 Non-European Teams Seem Eager to Impress in a Tournament That Coulde Be Used As A Long-Lasting Measuring Stick For Their Own Abilities and the Quality of the Leagues and Regions They Play In. Includes The Three MLS teams who are in the mix-Inter Miami, the Seattle Sounders and Lafc-As Well as Saudi Pro League Side Al-Hilal, who Splashed on ex-Inter Manager Simone Intaghi, but has not received a big player for this tournament despite their attempts.

Prior to the first match of the club World Cup on Saturday, here is a look at picks and predictions from the CBS Sports Team.

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Winner of the World Cup Club

Title winner – Real Madrid

By James Benge

Simply put, they are the best team in the field and, given the absence of Barcelona and a few Premier League Big Beasts, there are not many who can hope to get around realistically. While others have splashed the money in recent days and have brought transfer plans, PSG did not have to do that. They already know they have enough.

Biggest surprise team – Palmeiras

By Francesco Porzio

Franco Mastantuono showed one of the best players in the world and he is now ready to join Real Madrid after the World Cup of Club. The head coach, Marcelo Gallardo, has the experience needed to bring the Argentinian side to success, and thanks to a talented team he can hope to find his way in the tournament.

Biggest disappointment – Inter Miami

By Chuck Booth

The struggles of Miami in Knock outputs are well documented and will show in the World Cup Club how far MLS should go to compete with the rest of the world. In a Salary Cap League, the herons may have the best player in their group, but they cannot keep track of in depth when they crash in the group phase.

Top scores – Erling Haaland (Man City)

By PARDEEP CATRY

Erling Haaland is good and really back from the ankle injury that held him on the sidelines in early spring, since 2 May seven games for Club and Country played and scored in each of his last three games. Expect that he will drive that form in the World Cup Club and do what he does best – score goals with an almost incomprehensible speed.

Tournament player – Vitinha (PSG)

By James Benge

In the baking heat of an American summer, the most important players are those who can dictate the pace. PSG has one of the best in the sport to do that exactly.

Player who earns a big move – Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus)

By Francesco Porzio

The Juventus striker is definitely one of those players who can attract interest after the club’s World Cup, because Vlahovic is said to be expected to leave the Italian club in the summer of 2025 because he has a contract until 2026.