The FIFA Club World Cup 2023 commenced on December 12th and is set to culminate with the final on December 22nd. This edition marks the final one with seven teams before expanding to 32 teams starting in 2025. Real Madrid, the defending champions, didn't qualify this time after their loss to Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League 2022-23 semifinals. The tournament is being hosted in Saudi Arabia, with matches taking place in Jeddah across two stadiums: King Abdullah Sports City and Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium.
In the opening match, Al Ittihad, led by Ballon d’Or recipient Karim Benzema, secured a 3-0 victory against Auckland City. This win sets them up for a clash with Egypt's Al Ahly in the second round, while Mexico’s Club Leon faces Japan’s Urawa Reds in the other second-round encounter. The victors from these rounds will progress to the semi-finals, where they'll compete against UEFA Champions League winners Manchester City and South American representatives Fluminense FC of Brazil.
How To Watch FIFA Club World Cup 2023 In India
Given that there won't be any live TV coverage of football matches in India, fans don’t have many options to catch the matches live. However, they can catch the live streaming of the FIFA Club World Cup 2023 games on FanCode.
Teams Qualified for FIFA Club World Cup 2023:
- Fluminense: Winners of Copa Libertadores
- Manchester City: Winners of UEFA Champions League
- Urawa Red Diamonds: Winners of AFC Champions League
- Al Ahly: Winners of CAF Champions League
- Leon: CONCACAF Champions League
- Auckland City: OFC Champions League
- Al Ittihad: Winner of Saudi Pro League (host)
Tuesday, December 12:
Match 1: Al-Ittihad vs Auckland City
Round: First round
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah
Time (IST): 11:30 PM
Friday, December 15:
Result- Al-Ittihad Won 3-0Match 3: Club Leon vs Urawa Reds Diamonds
Round: Second Round
Venue: Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium, Jeddah
Time (IST): 8:00 PM
Match 2: Al Ahly SC vs Winner of Match 1
Round: Second Round
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah
Time (IST): 11:30 PM
Monday, December 18:
Match 4: Fluminense FC vs Winner of Match 2
Round: Semi-finals
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah
Time (IST): 11:30 PM
Tuesday, December 19:
Match 5: Winner of Match 3 vs Manchester City
Round: Semi-finals
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah
Time (IST): 11:30 PM
Friday, December 22:
Loser of Match 4 vs Loser of Match 5
Round: Third place play-off
Venue: Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium, Jeddah
Time (IST): 8:00 PM
Winner of Match 4 vs Winner of Match 5
Round: FIFA Club World Cup 2023 final
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah
Time (IST): 11:30 PM