Local membership Al-Ittihad, the Saudi champions who've not too long ago signed Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante, might be joined by the six continental membership champions for the December event. It would be the final version in that format earlier than the 32-team model launches in 2025 within the United States.
FIFA have revealed that the 2023 event might be performed within the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium and Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium. They maintain about 62,000 and 27,000 spectators, respectively.
Benzema might be making an attempt to retain the trophy he helped Real Madrid win in February, beating Saudi membership Al-Hilal within the ultimate hosted by Morocco.
Al-Ittihad will open the following event in a first-round sport towards Auckland City, the Oceania champion. The winner will advance to the second spherical, becoming a member of Leon of Mexico, Al-Ahly of Egypt and Urawa Red Diamonds of Japan.
Man City and the South American champions will enter on the semi-final stage. The Copa Libertadores ultimate is performed on November 4.
Each continental champion from 2021 via 2024, besides in Oceania, have additionally certified immediately for the expanded event in 2025.
FIFA picked Saudi Arabia in February to host the 2023 Club World Club, giving the dominion its newest worldwide occasion in an aggressive push to make an even bigger influence in world sports activities.
Saudi Arabia may also host the 2027 Asian Cup and are anticipated to be a robust contender bidding to host the boys's 2034 World Cup.
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