BBC Sport tallied every minute logged by the 26-man squads of the top ten FIFA nations as of 15 June 2025, the day the expanded Club World Cup began. France logged the highest total – 98,895 minutes across 1,341 matches – exposing Les Bleus to a grueling schedule that could hamper their quest for a third title.

Portugal edged ahead in the projected first‑XI analysis, with five likely starters surpassing 50 starts in the past year. The squad amassed 96,405 minutes from 1,299 games, yet missed further mileage from Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot due to limited cup action. Meanwhile, Brazil’s Vinicius Junior tops individual appearances at 67, though Flamengo defender Leo Pereira logged the most minutes at 5,559.

England sit third overall with 1,304 games but fewer starts, while Harry Kane’s 63 matches for Bayern raise durability concerns as the 33‑year‑old approaches his 34th birthday. Germany and Spain trail in cumulative minutes, and the Netherlands’ depth appears thin despite a strong projected back‑line. The data underscores how accumulated fatigue may shape the opening stages in New Jersey.