Fluminense now targets a clash with Manchester City in the FIFA Club World Cup

The 2023 Club World Cup is scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia from December 12th to the 22nd

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2023-11-06 11:11:40

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Fluminense achieved a significant milestone by winning the Conmebol Libertadores title. This victory not only brought them recognition but also secured their participation in two upcoming Club World Cup events, one in 2023 and another in 2025. Notably, Fluminense was the last team to secure their spot in the 2023 Club World Cup.

The 2023 Club World Cup is set to be a momentous event, with teams from around the world vying for supremacy. The participating teams include:

Urawa Red Diamonds: Champions of the Asian Champions League in 2022.
Al Ahly: Champions of the African Champions League in 2022/23.
León: Champions of the Concacaf Champions League in 2022/23.
Auckland City: Champions of the OFC Champions League in 2023.
Manchester City: Champions of the UEFA Champions League in 2022/23.
Al Ittihad: Champions of the Saudi Pro League in 2022/23.
Fluminense: Secured their place as champions of the Copa Libertadores in 2023.

The 2023 Club World Cup is scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia from December 12th to the 22nd. This event holds particular significance as it could potentially be the last tournament following the current format, which has been in place since 2005. It’s worth noting that FIFA has yet to make a decision regarding the format for the 2024 competition.

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Here’s a breakdown of the key matchups in the 2023 Club World Cup:

First Round: Al Ittihad FC will face off against Auckland City FC on December 12 at 9pm (local time, 3pm Brasília).
Second Round: On December 15 at 9pm (local time, 3pm Brasília), Al Ahly FC and León will clash with Urawa Reds.
Semifinals: The action intensifies on December 18 at 9pm (local time, 3pm Brasília) with Fluminense taking on the winner of Game 2, while on December 19 at 9pm (local time, 3pm Brasília), the winner of Game 3 will compete against Manchester City FC.
The tournament will conclude with the dispute for 3rd place and the final, taking place on December 22 at 5:30 pm and 9pm, respectively (local time, 11:30 am and 3pm Brasília).

Flamengo and Palmeiras in the 2025 Club World Cup Qualifiers

Looking forward to 2025, the Club World Cup is set to undergo a significant transformation. The tournament will shift its location to the United States and adopt a new format. Instead of the previous biennial (every year) schedule, it will now be held every four years.

The 2025 competition will feature a total of 32 teams, making it a much larger and more globally inclusive event. In addition to Fluminense, Palmeiras and Flamengo, who were champions of the Libertadores in 2021 and 2022, are guaranteed spots in this expanded competition.

The 2025 Club World Cup Qualifiers include: