Auckland City, the champions of the OFC, will soon find out their opponents in the group stage of the highly anticipated inaugural FIFA Club World Cup, featuring 32 of the world’s top football clubs. The draw will take place on December 5, 2024, in Miami, USA, attracting attention from football fans globally.
The live event is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM local time (7:00 PM CET) and will be streamed worldwide via FIFA’s platforms, including FIFA.com and FIFA+. By that time, all clubs participating in the tournament will be known, with the final team being determined during the historic all-Brazilian CONMEBOL Libertadores final. This match is set to take place in Buenos Aires on November 30, 2024, featuring Clube Atlético Mineiro and Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas.
This year’s CONMEBOL Libertadores adds an extra layer of excitement, as Atlético Mineiro aims for its second title following their victory in 2013, while league leaders Botafogo endeavor to secure the prestigious trophy for the first time in their history, occurring just days before the FIFA Club World Cup draw.
FIFA has also announced the 12 stadiums that will host the matches, confirmed Inter Miami CF as a qualifier due to their impressive season in the MLS, and identified the Seattle Sounders FC as set to play their group stage games at the iconic Lumen Field. The tournament is set to kick off at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on June 15, 2025, with Hisense being introduced as the first official partner of the event.
This inaugural tournament signifies a monumental step for club football, bringing together top teams from around the world in an unprecedented competition. As anticipation builds, fans eagerly await the matchups that will take place on an international stage, celebrating the global spirit of the beautiful game.
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