FIFA Club World Cup trophy in the center with the crests of Chelsea, PSG, Fluminense, and Real Madrid around it
Club World Cup trophy and crests of the semifinalists | Camara Borja Díaz
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The press chooses the winner and the best player of the World Cup, end of the debate on Wednesday.

Uncertainty with the best of the World Cup, there is a division of opinions and a major surprise

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Borja Díaz

There are only 4 teams left alive in the Club World Cup and everything is starting to become a bit clearer. There are players who have performed above the rest and there are already favorites to win the tournament. At least, that's what the press around the world has said in response to Edu Aguirre's questions.

The Chiringuito journalist is in the United States and has wanted to ask the press about the World Cup. Especially about the player they consider the best in the tournament and the team that's the favorite for the title. Although everything is still wide open, it seems that some names stand out more or less.

Players from a soccer team dressed in white gather on the field during a match with the crowd in the stands in the background.
Xabi Alonso surrounded by players during a hydration break | Real Madrid Confidencial

Everyone believes that the winner of the Club World Cup will come from the semifinal between Real Madrid and PSG. This Wednesday, therefore, we'll have the final answer to this debate. Even AFP's special correspondent, the French news agency, points to the Whites as future champions.

The parity between Luis Enrique's and Xabi Alonso's sides seems to be at its peak right now. All the journalists have shown this, stating that one or the other are the favorites. It will be this Wednesday when one of the two confirms it and the other is left behind.

The best player of the tournament raises more doubts

The winner of the Club World Cup seems to be between Real Madrid or PSG unless there's a surprise in the final. But regarding who will be the best player of the tournament, more doubts have arisen. Several names have come up, although it seems that nothing has been decided yet.

Real Madrid player celebrating a goal with arms outstretched during a match
Gonzalo with his arms open celebrating a goal | Real Madrid Confidencial

Argentina's Canal 12 and ESPN Mexico surprise by naming Gonzalo as the MVP at this moment. Meanwhile, one of Globo TV's correspondents from Brazil chooses Arda Güler. These are the Madridists who have been mentioned the most, although there's another player who is attracting attention.

Many have chosen Jhon Arias, Colombian forward from Fluminense, whom they consider more decisive. Several have given his name as the great revelation. It seems that the semifinals and the final will also help solve this dilemma.

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