The FIFA Club World Cup is presented in this format for the first time. It’s something the top football institution in the world has planned for a long time and is now finally made possible. The venue will be the United States, which is the main host of the following FIFA World Cup next year.
For the moment, it seems that the hype is building up. Yet, following last night’s game between Al Ahly and Inter Miami, we can say without hesitation that soccer fans from all around the world have turned their attention toward this tournament.
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We will run through the most critical aspects of the FIFA Club World Cup, so stay tuned to see more info and help your betting cause.
Mamelodi’s Chances
Mamelodi Sundowns are in a group with Borussia Dortmund, Fluminense, and Ulsan HD. Some would say that Mamelodi has certain chances to advance to the next stage, though many do underestimate this assembly.
Having just one team from Europe is the main reason, and we have to say that many don’t respect Fluminense the way it should be. The Brazilians don’t have sounding names in their lineup, but on the other side, several very talented players will show their worth in this tournament.
Sundowns’ plan is to secure one win here and avoid finishing last. Knowing their squad value and comparing that with other teams in the competition would be a success and a foundation for the future.
Europe vs. South America
Over the last 12 years, the European teams have won the Club World Cup. The last time South Americans won was in 2012 in Japan when Corinthians beat Chelsea 1-0. The question that now hovers is, can South America halt this negative streak? We saw them win the World Cup in Qatar when Argentina took the title. Can that be repeated here?
We must be honest and say that the chances of that are slim. They are very slim, despite several factors working in their favor, such as the ongoing championships and their better shape. The Europeans look more dominant.
However, we might see some interesting developments from teams that aren’t from Europe. The Asian clubs, particularly those from Saudi Arabia, might be very, very tricky and could go deep into the tournament. The same goes for the South American powerhouses.
Having this many teams from all over the world, and not just Europe, definitely makes the whole thing much more interesting.
High Prizes and Reputation
Many say that the clubs won’t be 100% in this competition, especially the European ones. Well, the $125 million paycheck awarded to the winner claims otherwise. Yes, that’s the sum that goes to the winner, and we need to add that FIFA really did its homework here. Every win, every point, everything will be heavily rewarded. So there will be enough motivation, be sure about that.
Also, there is a matter of reputation. This is the first such tournament, and winning it will be remembered forever. That’s a huge motivation too. The reputation of the potential winner would skyrocket.
Previous World Champions
When looking at all the competitions that have preceded FIFA Club World Cup, we see that Real Madrid dominated. Los Blancos have nine titles, while their closest rivals, AC Milan and Bayern Munich, have won four titles each. Penarol and Nacional, along with Boca Juniors, Sao Paulo, Inter, and Barca, have three each.
Last year’s winners were Real Madrid, who beat Pachuca in the finals held in Qatar, 3-0.
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