The FIFA Club World Cup 2024, the 22nd edition of the competition, will feature an elite ensemble of continental champions vying for global supremacy. Eight qualified teams will embark on a thrilling quest to determine the most formidable club side on the planet.
Leading the charge is Real Madrid, the reigning European champions and record-holders with four Club World Cup titles. They will be joined by their continental counterparts, including Flamengo (South America), Wydad Casablanca (Africa), Seattle Sounders (North America), Auckland City (Oceania), and Al Hilal (Asia). Two additional teams will complete the lineup, with the slots reserved for the host nation’s league champion and the winner of a play-off between the second-placed teams from South America and Asia.
This year’s tournament promises to be a captivating spectacle, pitting the crème de la crème of club football against each other. Real Madrid, with their star-studded squad and unwavering determination, will be the team to beat, but the other contenders will be eager to dethrone the giants. Flamengo, the reigning Copa Libertadores champions, will pose a formidable challenge with their vibrant attacking style, while Wydad Casablanca, the CAF Champions League winners, will bring their resolute defense and passionate support.
The tournament format remains unchanged, with the seven qualified teams joining the host nation’s league champion in a knockout bracket. The first round will feature a play-off between the OFC and AFC representatives, with the winner advancing to face the CONCACAF champions. The remaining teams will enter the competition at the quarterfinal stage, where they will be seeded based on their continental rankings. The semifinals will pit the top-ranked teams against the remaining qualifiers, culminating in the grand finale on February 11, 2024, where the FIFA Club World Cup 2024 champion will be crowned.
