Tue Dec 17 19:29:21 UTC 2024: ## Real Madrid to Face Intercontinental Playoff Winner in FIFA’s New Club Cup Final
**DOHA, Qatar** – Real Madrid will contest the final of FIFA’s newly-launched Intercontinental Cup on December 18th at Lusail Stadium in Qatar, two years after the nation hosted the FIFA World Cup. As reigning UEFA Champions League winners, Real Madrid secured automatic qualification for the final.
The final will be preceded by two playoff matches on December 11th and 14th, pitting continental champions against each other to determine Real Madrid’s opponent. This new tournament replaces the previous Club World Cup format, which has been expanded to 32 teams and will now be held every four years, starting in the United States in 2025.
This year’s Intercontinental Cup features a condensed format, with four playoff matches deciding which team will challenge Real Madrid, boasting stars like Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham, for the title. Tickets are available through FIFA’s official ticketing platform, with live coverage available through regional broadcasters and online streaming services. Al Jazeera will provide live text and photo coverage of the final. Botafogo, winners of the Copa Libertadores, have already secured their place in next year’s expanded Club World Cup.
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