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The draw was made for the tournament that took place today, Thursday. Al-Ahli In the first group, along with the Brazilian teams Palmeiras and the Portuguese Porto And Inter Miami.
In statements to the official channel of his club, Murtaji explained that the general secretary (FIFAHe informed him of the desire of the International Federation to change the opening date of the match, which will be held on Saturday instead of Sunday, in order to ensure the greatest possible coverage since it is a global event that will be watched by millions in the Arab world. and Africa.
Murtaji added that the coordination on this is ongoing and the details will be revealed when they are finalised.
He represents Al-Ahli from Egypt And the crescent moon Saudi And please Tunisian And the eyes Emirates grandfather Moroccan Casablanca, Arab football in the first edition of the tournament with its new system, which includes 32 teams and is held every 4 years, instead of being held every year with the participation of only 7 clubs.
Al-Ahly, who won the bronze medal under the old system, is competing For the World Club Championship 4 times, after the opening match against Inter Miami, led by an Argentinian magician Lionel Messi, Meeting with Palmeiras and then Porto in the second and third round.
This will be the third clash between Al-Ahli and Palmeiras at the Club World Cup, as Club of the Century in Africa previously defeated the ancient Brazilian team on penalties in the match to decide the third-placed and bronze medal in the Qatar 2020 Edition of the competition, before the Samba Boys avenged that defeat and defeated the team Al-Ahmara 2-0 in the semi-finals of the next edition in 2021 in the Emirates.
On the other hand, Al-Ahli, who hold the record as the most Arab and African club to participate in the Club World Cup under the old system (9 times), have never played a single official match against the Portuguese team Porto, who previously won. the Champions League title in 1987 and 2004, as well as Inter Miami participating in the World Cup as a representative of the host country.
The winner and runner-up from each of the eight first-round groups qualify for the round of 16 tournament, which is held on a knockout round system until the final match of the competition to be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey next July 13.
If Al-Ahli advances to the round of 16 of the tournament as the leader of their group, they will meet the second-placed team in the second group, in which they are Paris Saint Germain french And Atletico Madrid The Spaniard, the Brazilian Botafogo and the American Seattle Sounders, if they pass as runners-up in their group, will play the winner of the other group.