The draw for the primary version of the newly redesigned, quadrennial, vastly expanded FIFA Club World Cup was held earlier at this time (Thursday), with Chelsea seeded solely in Pot 2 among the many 32 whole certified groups.
Despite that, we managed to keep away from any of the opposite European groups, which makes this entire factor a bit extra enjoyable. Three new groups so as to add to our listing of groups confronted: Flamengo (Pot 1), Club León (Pot 3), and Espérance de Tunis (Pot 4), who’re the one workforce within the group to not qualify by truly successful the respective continental trophy. Flamengo received the 2022 Copa Libertadores whereas León received the 2023 CONCACAF Champions League. (And we’re on this due to the 2021 Champions League.)
Hopefully the one and solely David Luiz will nonetheless be kicking it for Flamengo!
Much just like the precise World Cup, this monthlong competitors will begin in mid-June and end with the ultimate on July 13. The United States will play host, largely on the east coast (boo!), with solely Seattle and Los Angeles internet hosting any video games west of the Mississippi. It’s not but clear the place precisely Chelsea’s three group video games shall be performed, however that data needs to be finalized quickly.
In any case, listed below are the eight teams for what is going to both be considerably fascinating, or an entire waste of time, assets, and participant welfare.
GROUP A: Palmeiras, FC Porto, Al-Ahly, Inter Miami
GROUP B: PSG, Atlético Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle Sounders
GROUP C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica
GROUP D: Flamengo, Tunis, CHELSEA, León
GROUP E: River Plate, Urawa Red Diamonds, CF Monterrey, Inter Milan
GROUP F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan HD, Mamelodi Sundowns
GROUP G: Manchester City, Wydad AC, Al-Ain, Juventus
GROUP H: Real Madrid, Al-Hilal, CF Pachuca, FC Salzburg
