Fixtures
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14 14:00 | 7 |
Pyramids FC vs Auckland City
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Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18 17:00 | 1 |
Real Madrid vs Pachuca
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3-0 |
| 12/14 17:00 | 636 |
Pachuca vs Al Ahly Cairo
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0-0 |
| 12/11 17:00 | 8 |
Botafogo vs Pachuca
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0-3 |
| 10/29 17:00 | 8 |
Al Ahly Cairo vs Al Ain SCC
|
3-0 |
| 09/22 16:00 | 7 |
Al Ain SCC vs Auckland City
|
6-2 |
Wikipedia - FIFA Intercontinental Cup
The FIFA Intercontinental Cup is an annual football competition organised by FIFA, the global governing body for the sport. First held in 2024, the tournament features the reigning club champions of each of the six FIFA confederations, contested in a knockout format in which the representative from Europe receives a bye to the final.
The tournament concept is closely modelled on the earlier version of the FIFA Club World Cup, which underwent major expansion and restructuring starting with the 2025 edition. Although the Intercontinental Cup confers the honorary title of annual "world champions", it is secondary in prestige and significance to the expanded Club World Cup. Real Madrid are the current holders, having defeated Pachuca 3–0 in the inaugural final held in 2024.
History
On 16 December 2022, the FIFA Council approved the expansion of the FIFA Club World Cup from seven to thirty-two teams beginning in 2025. The 2023 tournament was therefore the last played under the previous format. However, FIFA reported that confederations expressed the need for the champions of their top club competitions to still play each other annually to "stimulate competitiveness". Therefore, on 14 March 2023, the FIFA Council approved a concept for an annual club competition beginning in 2024, later named as the FIFA Intercontinental Cup. FIFA considers this tournament to be a direct continuation of the FIFA Club World Cup, held from 2000 to 2023.
The similarly named Intercontinental Cup (1960–2004) was a club competition organised by UEFA and CONMEBOL which was usually contested by the champions of the two respective confederations. However, the new FIFA-organised competition features the champions of the top club competitions of the six confederations, namely the AFC Champions League Elite, CAF Champions League, CONCACAF Champions Cup, Copa Libertadores, OFC Champions League and UEFA Champions League, and it retains the world title of the preceding FIFA Club World Cup.
The inaugural edition of the tournament took place from September to December 2024, with the final stages played in Qatar.
The FIFA Intercontinental Cup is a prestigious annual soccer tournament that brings together the champions of two of the world's most prominent club competitions: the UEFA Champions League and the Copa Libertadores. This highly anticipated event showcases the pinnacle of club football, where the best teams from Europe and South America compete for the coveted title of intercontinental champion.
Established in 1960, the tournament has a rich history filled with legendary matches and unforgettable moments. The Intercontinental Cup serves as a platform for clubs to demonstrate their prowess on a global stage, uniting fans from diverse cultures and backgrounds in a celebration of the beautiful game.
Typically held in December, the tournament features a single match format, often hosted in a neutral venue that adds to the excitement and atmosphere. The clash of styles, tactics, and footballing philosophies between the two continents creates a thrilling spectacle, as fans eagerly anticipate the showdown between the champions of their respective leagues.
With a legacy that includes iconic teams and players, the FIFA Intercontinental Cup is not just a match; it is a celebration of football excellence, passion, and the relentless pursuit of glory. As clubs vie for the title, they not only seek to etch their names in history but also to claim the ultimate bragging rights as the best club in the world. Join us for this exhilarating tournament, where legends are born and history is made!