New club world cup

The FIFA Club World Cup is an annual international club football tournament organized by FIFA, featuring the top clubs from each confederation. Here's an overview of the new format:

Format:

• The tournament will feature 24 teams, up from 7 teams in the previous format.
• The teams will be divided into six groups of four teams each, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stage.
• The knockout stage will consist of a round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final.

Qualification:

• The top team from each of the six confederations (UEFA, CONMEBOL, CAF, AFC, CONCACAF, and OFC) will qualify for the tournament.
• The winners of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and the Copa Libertadores will also qualify.
• The host country will also have a team participating in the tournament.

Schedule:

• The tournament will take place over a period of 18 days, with the exact dates to be determined.
• The group stage matches will be played from December 6 to 14, with the knockout stage matches taking place from December 15 to 22.

Prize money:

• The total prize money for the tournament will be $30 million, with the winner receiving $5 million.
• The runner-up will receive $4 million, while the third-place team will receive $3 million.

Venues:

• The tournament will be played in multiple venues across the host country, with the exact venues to be determined.

Changes from previous format:

• The most significant change is the increase in the number of teams from 7 to 24.
• The introduction of a group stage, which will allow for more matches and a more competitive format.
• The knockout stage will now feature a round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final, instead of the previous format of quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final.

Overall, the new format is expected to provide a more competitive and exciting tournament, with more teams and matches giving fans more opportunities to see their favorite teams and players in action.