فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The Club World Cup is gearing up for five thrilling matches, with the winner of the match between Al Ain and Auckland City set to face Egyptian champions Al Ahly on October 29 at Al Ahly’s home ground.
The winner will receive a special prize: the Africa-Asia-Pacific Cup.
Al Ain is seen as a strong contender to advance past Auckland City, bolstered by the experience of its players who contributed to their victory in the last edition of the AFC Champions League against Yokohama Marinos, winning 2-1 away and 5-1 at home. However, South Korean player Park Yong warned against underestimating Auckland’s strength, emphasizing that they are the champions of Oceania and that the match will be tough.
Auckland City’s coach, Spanish Albert Riera, stressed the importance of his team delivering their best performance. This new tournament format differs from previous editions, as it will take place every four years starting in 2025, featuring 32 teams and distributing matches across multiple countries instead of hosting them in a single nation.
The tournament will be held in three Arab cities: Al Ain, Cairo, and Doha, with Qatar chosen to host three matches.
The final will coincide with the second anniversary of the 2022 Qatar World Cup final. The 2024 edition will give clubs the opportunity to play at home, based on club rankings.
Established in 2000 as the World Club Championship, the tournament has undergone significant developments since then, initially featuring eight teams from six continental federations, before resuming in 2005 as the Club World Cup, where top clubs from around the world compete.
source: fesnews media
