Club World Cup
FIFA Region
FIFA
Season
2023
Location
FIFA
Abbreviation
CLUBWC
Summary
The 2023 FIFA Club World Cup (CLUBWC) is the only tournament where the champions from each FIFA confederation's Champions League participate. The CLUBWC is typically hosted by a single country, and the champion from the host country's premier league receives a berth in the tournament. The 2023 CLUBWC is hosted by Saudi Arabia (KSA), AFC member FA.
Real Madrid (UEFA/ESP1) won the 2022 CLUBWC.
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2023 FIFA Club WC Berths
| Confederation | Teams | |
|---|---|---|
| AFC | 2* | |
| CAF | 1 | |
| CONCACAF | 1 | |
| CONMEBOL | 1 | |
| OFC | 1 | |
| UEFA | 1 |
*With Saudi Arabia as the host country, the 2022-2023 Saudi Professional League (KSA1) champion was given the 2nd AFC berth.
Competition Structure
| Stage | # Teams | New Teams Entering This Round | Teams From Previous Round | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Round | 2 | KSA1 Champion (Host), 2023 OFCCL champion | Knockout match w/extra time, then penalty shoot-out (if necessary) | |
| 2nd Round | 4 | 2022 AFCCL champion, 2022-2023 CAFCL champion, 2023 CNCFCL champion | winner from 1st Round | Knockout match w/extra time, then penalty shoot-out (if necessary) |
| 5th Place Final | 2 | None | 2 losers from 2nd Round | Knockout match w/penalty shoot-out (if necessary) |
| Semifinals | 4 | 2023 COPALIB champion, 2022-2023 UEFACL champion | 2 winners from 2nd Round | Knockout match w/extra time, then penalty shoot-out (if necessary) |
| 3rd Place Final | 2 | None | 2 losers from Semifinals | Knockout match w/penalty shoot-out (if necessary) |
| Final | 2 | None | 2 winners from Semifinals | Knockout match w/extra time, then penalty shoot-out (if necessary) |
Championship Final
| Date | Home | Status | Road | Venue | ||||
Fri - 22 Dec 2023
 | 40 | Fluminense FC (BRA1) | King Abdullah Sports City (Jeddah) |
3rd Place Final
| Date | Home | Status | Road | Venue | ||||
Fri - 22 Dec 2023
 | 24 | Al Ahly SC (EGY1) | Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium |
Semifinals
| Date | Home | Status | Road | Venue | ||||
Mon - 18 Dec 2023
| 20 | Al Ahly SC (EGY1) | King Abdullah Sports City Stadium (Jeddah) |
Tue - 19 Dec 2023
| 03 | Manchester City (ENG1) | King Abdullah Sports City Stadium (Jeddah) |
2nd Round
| Date | Home | Status | Road | Venue | ||||
Fri - 15 Dec 2023
 | 01 | Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN1) | Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium |
| 31 | Al-Ittihad FC (KSA1) | King Abdullah Sports City Stadium (Jeddah) |
1st Round
| Date | Home | Status | Road | Venue | ||||
Tue - 12 Dec 2023
| 30 | Auckland City FC (NZL) | King Abdullah Sports City Stadium (Jeddah) |