FIFA Club World Cup 2023: Matches, schedule, draw, teams
FIFA Club World Cup 2023, which will take place in Morocco from February 1–11, will feature seven club teams competing for the title of world champions.
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Seven club teams will compete in the FIFA Club World Cup 2023, which will be held in Morocco from February 1–11, for the title of world champions.
2023 FIFA Club World Cup match schedule
Date
Round
Match
Wed, Feb. 1
1st Round
Al Ahly vs. Auckland City
Sat, Feb. 4
2nd Round
Seattle/Al Hilal vs. Al Ahly/Auckland
Sat, Feb. 4
2nd Round
Wydad Casablanca vs. Seattle/Al Hilal
Tue, Feb. 7
Semifinal
TBD vs. Flamengo/Real Madrid
Wed, Feb. 8
Semifinal
TBD vs. Flamengo/Real Madrid
Sat, Feb. 11
Third Place
Semifinal 1 loser vs. Semifinal 2 loser
Sat, Feb. 11
Final
Semifinal 1 winner vs. Semifinal 2 winner
When is FIFA Club World Cup 2023 draw?
FIFA Club World Cup 2023 draw was held on January 13.
FIFA Club World Cup 2023 Teams
Seven clubs will take part in the competition in 2023.
Region
Club
How Qualified
Africa
Wydad Casablanca (Morocco)
CAF Champions League winners
Africa
Al Ahly (Egypt)
CAF Champions League runners-up (Assigned host nation berth)
Asia
Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia)
AFC Champions League winners
Europe
Real Madrid (Spain)
UEFA Champions League winners
N. America
Seattle Sounders (USA)
CONCACAF Champions League winners
Oceania
Auckland City (New Zealand)
OFC Champions League
S. America
Flamengo (Brazil)
CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores winners
RIP Pele: What Made Him Great? A Look Back At Soccer Legend's Life
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Pele, arguably the greatest footballer of all time, was Brazil's all-time leading scorer, with 77 goals in 92 matches for his country.
Pele, arguably the greatest footballer of all time, was Brazil's all-time leading scorer, with 77 goals in 92 matches for his country.
The three-time World Cup winner embodied the idea of football as "the beautiful game", one played with skill, speed, and imagination.
The three-time World Cup winner embodied the idea of football as "the beautiful game", one played with skill, speed, and imagination.
Pele was born into a poor family in Tres Coracoes in southern Brazil on 23 October 1940. His father, Dondinho, was a minor league footballer, who taught his sons to play and his brother, Zoca, also played for Brazilian side Santos.
Pele was born into a poor family in Tres Coracoes in southern Brazil on 23 October 1940.His father, Dondinho, was a minor league footballer, who taught his sons to play and his brother, Zoca, also pl..
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Pele joined Santos at 15, and at the same age, he made his senior debut in 1956. He won a place in the national team squad for the 1958 World Cup, held in Sweden and, at just 17, scored twice in the final as they beat the hosts 5-2.
Pele joined Santos at 15, and at the same age, he made his senior debut in 1956.He won a place in the national team squad for the 1958 World Cup, held in Sweden and, at just 17, scored twice in the f..
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Pele became the tournament's youngest goalscorer and remained the only 17-year-old to score in the World Cup.
Pele became the tournament's youngest goalscorer and remained the only 17-year-old to score in the World Cup.
Like many of those considered among the game's all-time greats, Pele was relatively short, at around 5ft 7in (1.73m). But what he lacked in height, he more than made up for in skill, with both feet, pace, strength, and heading ability.
Like many of those considered among the game's all-time greats, Pele was relatively short, at around 5ft 7in (1.73m). But what he lacked in height, he more than made up for in skill, with both feet, ..
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Pele spent 18 years at Santos, where he is the all-time leading goalscorer. He helped them to six league titles, including five in a row from 1961, as well as two victories in the Copa Libertadores, considered to be the closest thing South America has to the Champions League.
Pele spent 18 years at Santos, where he is the all-time leading goalscorer.He helped them to six league titles, including five in a row from 1961, as well as two victories in the Copa Libertadores, c..
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There is much dispute over the number of goals he scored during his career, which Guinness World Records places at 1,279. However, many critics believe that figure is too high, boosted by hundreds scored in friendlies and practice matches.
There is much dispute over the number of goals he scored during his career, which Guinness World Records places at 1,279. However, many critics believe that figure is too high, boosted by hundreds sc..
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Pele was married three times, on the last occasion to businesswoman and entrepreneur Marcia Aoki, in 2016. He fathered seven known children, but admitted in 2021 that he had so many affairs, he couldn't be sure what the real total was.
Pele was married three times, on the last occasion to businesswoman and entrepreneur Marcia Aoki, in 2016. He fathered seven known children, but admitted in 2021 that he had so many affairs, he could..
The first two rounds of the competition feature game between clubs from Africa, Oceania, Asia, and North America. At the semifinal stage, the European (Real Madrid) and South American champions (Flamengo) join the battle.
First Round
Al Ahly (Egypt), who finished second in Africa, and Auckland City (New Zealand), who won Oceania, will compete for a place in the Second Round.
Second Round
The victor of the First Round match is combined with the winners of the Asian champion Al Hilal, the African champion Wydad Casablanca, and the North American champion Seattle Sounders to determine which two clubs move on to the semifinals.
Semi Finals
The draw will determine which of the Second-Round winners will take on Flamengo, the South American champions, and Real Madrid the European champions.
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Third place match
The two losers from the semifinals compete for third place and a podium position.
Finals
On February 11, the semifinal winners will have the chance to compete for the FIFA Club World Cup trophy, with Real Madrid and Flamengo the favorites to face off for the title.
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FAQs:
Which country has won most World Cup in football? Brazil.
When will be the final of FIFA Club World Cup 2023? On February 11.
