FIFA Club World Cup 2023 will be played from 12 to 22 December and will be hosted in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
In order to determine the world champion, the tournament puts the winners of the continental tournaments from each of FIFA’s major confederations against one another.
FIFA has faced criticism for their lack of preparation for past championships, but in anticipation of a number of changes for the 2025 edition, they are taking a chance on more conflicts with clubs.
The 2023 edition will mark the end of the present format, with significant additions slated for the following two years.
Recall we reported that FIFA released 2023 FIFA Club World Cup draw with European champions Manchester City knowing their opponents enroute to the final.
Champions of Europe, Manchester City, will make their tournament debut alongside Egypt’s Al Ahly, South American champions Fluminense, and hosts Al Ittihad.
The Brazilian team (Fluminense) was confirmed on Saturday as the last team to guarantee their place in Jeddah.
What is The FIFA Club World Cup?
The FIFA Club World Cup is an international men’s association football competition organized by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport’s global governing body.
When it was first held in 2000, it was then known as the FIFA Club World Championship.
Due to a number of circumstances surrounding the 2001 tournament cancellation—chief among them being the demise of FIFA’s marketing partner International Sport and Leisure (ISL)—it was not held from 2001 to 2004.
However, since 2005, it has been held annually and has been hosted by Brazil, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, and Qatar.
Opinions on the cup’s prestige vary; in most of Europe, it is not very popular, while in South America, it is the subject of contentious discussion.
When is the next FIFA Club World Cup 2023?
The 2023 FIFA Club World Cup will start on December 12 and end on December 22, 2023.
Other federations may make alterations, but UEFA has stated that they will not be changing the Champions League and domestic league schedules for the games.
Which Teams Qualified For The FIFA Club World Cup 2023?
Seven teams, including six continental winners, will compete in the FIFA Club World Cup 2023, according to the qualifying standards for this year’s edition of the tournament.
As the host team, Saudi Pro League Al Ittihad has advanced, while Urawa Red Diamonds of Japan have secured the AFC place after winning the AFC Champions League.
While Auckland City of New Zealand will travel to the Middle East as the OFC Champions League winners, Mexican team Club Leon has qualified for the CONCACAF Champions League.
Al Ahly of the Egyptian Premier League advanced from the CAF Champions League after defeating Wydad of Morocco 3-2 overall.
Fluminense defeated Boca Juniors 2-1 in extra time at the Maracana to secure the final position, extending Brazil’s recent dominance of the Copa Libertadores.
Here are the qualified teams for the FIFA Club World Cup 2023 as shown below:
- Al Ittihad (Hosts)
- Manchester City (UEFA Champions League winners)
- Urawa Red Diamonds (AFC Champions League winners)
- Club Leon (CONCACAF Champions League winners)
- Auckland City (OFC Champions League winners)
- Al Ahly (CAF Champions League winners)
- Fluminense (CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores winners)
Fixtures, Dates and Time
First round:
December 12 – Al Ittihad v Auckland City, King Abdullah Sports City, 9pm
Second round:
December 15 – Club Leon v Urawa Reds, Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium, 5:30pm
December 16 – Al Ahly v Winners Match 1, King Abdullah Sports City, 9pm
Semi-finals:
December 18 – Fluminense v Winners Match 2, King Abdullah Sports City, 9pm
December 19 – Manchester City v Winners Match 3, King Abdullah Sports City, 9pm
Third place play-off:
December 22 – Losers Match 4 v Losers Match 5, Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium, 5:30pm
FIFA Club World Cup 2023 Final:
December 22 – Winners Match 4 v Winners Match 5, King Abdullah Sports City, 9pm
Tickets And Where To Watch
Tickets for the 2023 Club World Cup start at SAR 40, and can be found when you click on the LINK HERE…
Assuming the situation remains the same as it was for the 2022 tournament, the Club World Cup will be presented via FIFA+, the governing body’s streaming service that can be seen on most platforms and smart TVs.
The US TV rights will probably remain with Fox Sports, but Channel 4 has previously aired it.
| Country | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Australia | SBS |
| Brazil | Casimiro, Globo |
| France | Canal+ |
| Ireland | LiveScore |
| Italy | Sky Italia |
| United States | Fox Sports |
