The FIFA Club World Cup 2023 has started and will continue till December 22. The Club World Cup comprises of the continental champions and is being held in Saudi Arabia this year.
This year marks the 20th edition of this prestigious tournament, and it holds a unique significance as it is the final iteration in its current format.

Starting in 2025, the FIFA Club World Cup will expand to include 32 teams, significantly increasing the level of competition and international representation. However, before this transition, the 2023 tournament in Saudi Arabia, officially titled for sponsorship purposes, promises to offer an intense and memorable competition one last time with seven elite teams vying for the title.
The tournament features a stellar lineup of clubs, including the likes of Manchester City FC, Fluminense FC, Club Leon, Urawa Red Diamonds, and Al Ahly.
The host nation is proudly represented by Al-Ittihad, who won the Saudi Pro League last season. Al Ittihad beat Oceanian Champions Auckland City FC in their last match.
Excitement builds as the kick-off approaches, with the inaugural match featuring Club Leon against Urawa Red Diamonds at 8:00 PM IST. The action continues as Al Ahly faces the home team Al-Ittihad at 11:30 PM IST on Friday, December 15, 2023. This spectacle will be broadcast live exclusively on Eurosport, ensuring fans won't miss a moment of the action.
In the quest for glory, Al-Ittihad, led by the prolific Karim Benzema, has already secured their spot in the second round after a triumphant face-off against Aukland City FC in the opening match. The upcoming rounds will be fiercely contested, with the victors moving on to the semi-finals to challenge powerhouse teams like Fluminense FC and European champions Manchester City FC.
All the matches are being played across two stadiums in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - King Abdullah Sports City Stadium and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium.
· Round 2 - Leon vs Urawa Red - 20:00 Hrs (8:00 PM IST)
· Round 2 - Al Ahly vs Al-Ittihad - 23:30 Hrs (11:30 PM IST)
· Semi Final 1 - Fluminense FC vs TBD - 23:30 Hrs (11:30 PM IST)
· Semi Final 1 - Manchester City FC vs TBD - 23:30 Hrs (11:30 PM IST)
· Third-place play-off - TBD vs TBD - 20:00 Hrs (8:00 PM IST)
· Final - TBD vs TBD - 23:30 Hrs (11:30 PM IST)
The FIFA Club World Cup 2023 will be telecast on Eurosport in India. There is likely to be live streaming on the FIFA + app and website across the world. Discovery TNT Sports will show the tournament to the UK and Ireland viewers.