Auckland City, the champions of the OFC, along with top clubs from around the globe, will learn their opponents for the inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup on Thursday, December 5, 2024. The draw will take place in Miami, USA, and is set to attract significant attention from football fans worldwide.
The live event is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM local time (7:00 PM CET) and will be broadcast via FIFA.com, FIFA+, and other platforms. By the time of the draw, all 32 clubs participating in the tournament will be confirmed. The final spot will be determined in the all-Brazilian CONMEBOL Libertadores final, where Clube Atlético Mineiro and Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas will face off in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
This year’s CONMEBOL final will carry added significance as it not only crowns a continental champion but also determines qualification for the global tournament in the United States. Atlético Mineiro aims to capture their second Libertadores title, having won previously in 2013, while Botafogo seeks to secure their first ever title in South America’s premier club competition—an endeavor that adds exciting stakes just days before the FIFA Club World Cup draw.
FIFA has also announced the 12 stadiums that will host the tournament, with Inter Miami CF qualifying as a representative host club due to their outstanding performance in the 2024 MLS regular season. Seattle Sounders FC will play all of their group stage matches at the energetic Lumen Field. The tournament will kick off in Miami at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, June 15, 2025, with Hisense announced as the first official partner of the event.
This inaugural FIFA Club World Cup represents an exciting opportunity for clubs to showcase their talent on a global stage. The anticipation surrounding the draw is a testament to the growing excitement for international club competition and the potential for underdogs to shine among football’s elite. Fans from around the world are eagerly looking ahead to what promises to be an unforgettable tournament.
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