The 2023 FIFA Club World Cup will start today with Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah hosting the 20th edition.Hosts and defending Saudi champions, Al-Ittihad, will play against New Zealand’s Auckland City, the reigning OFC Champions League winners, in the first round at Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sports City Stadium at 1800 GMT.
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The FIFA-organised yearly international club competition will end with the final on December 22. England’s Manchester City (UEFA Champions League winners), Brazil’s Fluminense (Copa Libertadores champions), Japanese Urawa Reds (AFC Champions League winners), Egyptian club Al Ahly (CAF Champions League winners), and Mexico’s Club Leon (CONCACAF Champions League winners) are the other 2023 Club World Cup competitors in Jeddah.
Nigerian football fans have the opportunity of watching all the matches on StarTimes’ channels.
According to the brand’s PR Manager, Lazarus Ibeabuchi: “StarTimes’ commitment to broadcasting the tournament reflects our dedication to bringing the best football action to African audiences and fostering a sense of community among fans.”
The winner of the competition will bag a total of $5 million alongside a glittering trophy to add to their trophy cabinets, while the runners-up will take home a sum of $4 million.
FIFA previously said that the US will host a first-ever 32-team FIFA Club World Cup in 2025 as a prelude to the men’s 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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