Club World Cup: Who Will Win In Saudi?

The tournament starts on December 12 at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium and finishes at the same venue on December 22 2023. Saudi Arabia's second-largest city, Jeddah, will play host to teams from the Middle East, North America, South America, Europe, Oceania, Africa, and Asia,

The seven teams taking part in this year's competition are:

* Al Ahly FC (Egypt)

* Auckland City FC (New Zealand)

* Al-Ittihad FC (Saudi Arabia)

* Club León (Mexico)

* Fluminense FC (Brazil)

* Manchester City (England)

* Urawa Reds (Japan)

Egyptian side Al Ahly FC cemented their spot after overcoming Morocco's Wydad 3-2 in the CAF Champions League final. Auckland City from New Zealand qualified again, securing their record eleventh OFC Champions League title with a 4-2 win over Fijiian team Suva.

Mexico's Club León earned their spot following their first-ever CONCACAF tournament win, defeating LAFC earlier this year. Fluminense FC of Brazil qualified by emerging victorious in a heated Copa Libertadores final against their Argentine rivals, Boca Juniors.

European Champions Manchester City secured their qualification by triumphing in the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League final against Inter Milan and clinching victory in the 2022/23 UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla. Urawa Reds from Japan secured their place by defeating Saudi's Al-Hilal in the AFC Champions League. Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad FC qualified as the current champions of the Saudi Pro League, given Saudi Arabia's status as the host nation.

Having won the Premier League, English FA Cup, and Champions League, Manchester City is considered a favourite for the Club World Cup title. It's The Cityzens debut into the tournament and supporter and journalist Josh Lawless says winning the tournament would