Tournament +! FIFA Announces Intercontinental Cup Dates: Real Madrid Directly Enters the Final on Month Day

On August 14, Real Madrid successfully lifted the UEFA Super Cup. Now, Real Madrid has confirmed the date for the final of the second major championship of this year. On Friday, FIFA officially announced that the Intercontinental Cup final will be held in Doha, Qatar, on December 18. This day coincides with the second anniversary of the 2022 World Cup final.

This edition of the tournament invites the club champion teams from six continental football confederations to participate, with a total of five matches scheduled from September 22 to December 18. The first two matches will be held in the host country, while the remaining three are all arranged within Qatar. As the champions of the UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid will directly enter the final.

In addition to Real Madrid, who have directly qualified for the final, the other five participating teams will first determine their final opponent through a series of single-elimination matches. The first match is scheduled for September 22, featuring Al Ain, the Asian champions, against Auckland City, the Oceania champions.

The Copa Libertadores champion team has yet to be determined; they will participate in the semi-final in Doha on December 14. If they successfully advance, they will meet Real Madrid in the final.

Although FIFA has not yet finalized the specific venue for the final, it is expected to take place at Lusail International Stadium near Doha, the capital of Qatar. This stadium was the venue for the 2022 World Cup final and boasts advanced facilities and an excellent viewing experience.

For Real Madrid, the Intercontinental Cup is not only an important stage to test the team’s strength but also a key step towards achieving the goal of winning all titles this season. Since the final is a one-match decider, it not only reduces the physical strain on players but also increases the uncertainty and excitement of the game. Despite the need to travel far to Qatar, Real Madrid is confident about winning the championship of this event.