Actual Madrid qualify mechanically for December’s ultimate in Doha, Qatar, of first annual FIFA Intercontinental Cup.
European Champions League winners Actual Madrid will play in Qatar within the ultimate of the primary version of the annual FIFA Intercontinental Cup, world soccer’s governing physique has introduced.
The competitors, for membership groups from around the globe, could have 5 matches, culminating within the ultimate on December 18, for which the Spanish giants mechanically qualify.
The day of the ultimate can be celebrated as Qatar’s Nationwide Day whereas it additionally marks the two-year anniversary of the 2022 World Cup ultimate the place Argentina beat France.
The event, which was introduced in December final yr, replaces the annual Membership World Cup which is able to now be performed each 4 years with 32 groups from 2025.
“The chance to host one other prestigious soccer event is testomony to Qatar’s skill of delivering world-class sport occasions,” Minister for Youth and Sports activities, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani mentioned in an announcement.
“Two years after the best FIFA World Cup in historical past, we’re proud to host the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024. We look ahead to welcoming among the biggest gamers on the planet for one more nice occasion to showcase the legacy of 2022.”
Actual Madrid to headline international Champions League winners
Asian Champions League winners Al Ain will first host Oceanic Champions League winners Auckland Metropolis on September 22 within the African-Asian-Pacific Cup playoff, with the winners set to face African Champions League winners Al Ahly in Cairo on October 29.
The primary two video games might be on the house turf of the higher-ranked staff, permitting locals to observe their membership play.
The motion then switches to Doha, Qatar, the place the 2024 South American Libertadores winners will play Mexican aspect Pachuca, the winners of the CONCACAF (North and Central America and the Caribbean) Champions Cup, on December 11 – a match described by FIFA because the “Derby of the Americas”.
The winners of those two matches play one another within the Challenger Cup three days later to earn a spot within the Intercontinental Cup Last towards Actual Madrid on December 18.
