Former England defender can't see past big three as winners of the FIFA Club World Cup

The FIFA Club World Cup heads into the knockout rounds this weekend after an enthralling group stage phase in the USA. 

So far, the tournament has lit up the summer and already provided some memorable moments across the first two weeks of the competition. 

The Brazilian teams have done their best to upset the European favourites, with notable wins for Botafogo against PSG and Flamengo's victory over Chelsea.

All four of Brazil's sides have made it through to the last sixteen, but speaking exclusively to DAZN News, thanks to Best New Bingo Sites, Wes Brown still thinks the winner of the tournament will come from a familiar name. 

The former England defender believes one of the three European heavyweights are still most likely to triumph in the States. 

“I think the three main contenders are PSG, Man City and Real Madrid," he said. 

"These three teams are three of the powerhouses of European football, so you would expect them to go deep into the tournament.

"I’d expect PSG to win it based purely on form, as they are the current Champions League holders, but anything can happen in football.

"The tournament has already thrown up some surprise results. I have been keeping up with the highlights, and it's been exciting, but my prediction is that PSG will win it.”



Brown, who played for Manchester United in the previous iteration of the Club World Cup in 2000, has also closely followed the Premier League team's performances in the competition. 

He feels both Chelsea and Man City could feel the effect of a successful tournament ahead of the new campaign. 

Adding, "I think Chelsea and Man City are at a disadvantage for next season if they go deep into the tournament.

"I hope this is not the case with the injuries because the tournament seems to be going well so far, but all players will be wary of injuries ahead of next season and the World Cup next summer.”

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