Why Chelsea have NOT qualified for 2029 Club World Cup despite winning… but losing finalists PSG have
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Chelsea have not qualified for the next Club World Cup competition despite winning the first one
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Chelsea will have to qualify as one of Uefa's top 12 teams
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Paris Saint-Germain, who lost the final, will be in 2029 after winning the Champions League
The West Londoners thrashed Champions League winners PSG 3-0 on Sunday at the MetLife Stadium in the United States.
Enzo Maresca's men
But bizarrely enough, Chelsea were not rewarded with an automatic place in the 2029 Club World Cup.
That is because
there are 32 places up for grabs
with the allocation being distributed between each continent.
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As per Fifa rankings, Uefa are granted 12 spots, CONMEBOL six, AFC four, CAF four, CONCACAF four, and OFC one.
The host nation of the next tournament will also be granted a slot but there is no guaranteed spot for the actual winners, meaning
But PSG are already confirmed despite losing the final as they will be one of the four Champions League winners leading to the next tournament.
After the Champions League winners are added, the remaining spots will be filled through Uefa ranking.
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And Chelsea are currently sitting 14th in that respective list, so they may either have to climb up a few places or win the competition by 2029.
Nevertheless, the Premier League giants will be leaving the US with far more than just a trophy.
Cole Palmer and Chelsea celebrate in style as they arrive back at their hotel after Club World Cup victory
Chelsea have also bagged a staggering £97million in earnings.
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