The final entry for this summer’s Club World Cup in the United States could be decided in a playoff game between Los Angeles FC and Mexican team América.

FIFA is considering a play-off to determine who replaces Club León in the Club World Cup, and LAFC is in the mix. But is a play-off the fairest way to decide? We analyze LAFC's credentials and whether they deserve a spot over higher-ranked teams like the Philadelphia Union.

The winner would formally replace Club Leon after it was removed from this summer's tournament following the breach of a multiclub ownership rule, FIFA said.