Vinay Nayudu
Doha
Big time football carnival will once again return to Qatar with the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2024 which will see continental club sides from across the world compete at its world class stadiums for three titles from December 11-18. The FIFA Derby of the Americas will be played on 11 December, the FIFA Challenger Cup Qatar 2024 on 14 December and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup on 18 December.
The participating teams are:Current UEFA Champions League holder from Spain, Real Madrid CF; Egyptian side and CAF Champions League 2024 winners, Al Ahly SC; Mexican winners of the CONCACAF Champions Cup 2024, C.F Pachuca; The yet to be determined winner of the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores 2024.
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) at a press conference on Tuesday announced Qatar’s readiness to host the final three matches of the prestigious club competition.
Tournament organizers also confirmed tickets will be available from Thursday, 21 November, with Visa card holders receiving exclusive access to a pre-sale period from Thursday, 14 November. Stadium 974 will host two matches, before the much-anticipated final match at the iconic Lusail Stadium – marking the two-year anniversary of the historic FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final. page 12