The 2026 FIFA Club World Cup will begin on August 26, 2026, with the final taking place on December 15. Meanwhile, FIFA has announced the 2024 FIFA Club World Cup, which is based on the original Club World Cup format, featuring champions from all continents and comprising a total of five matches.     Match 1: The AFC Champions League champion will face the Oceania Champions League champion; the match will be held in Saudi Arabia.     Match 2: The non-Champions League champion will face the winner of Match 1; the match will be held in South Africa.     Match 3: The CONCACAF Champions League champion will face the Copa Libertadores champion; the match will be held in Qatar.     Match 4: The winner of Match 2 will face the winner of Match 3; the match will be held in Qatar.     Final: Paris Saint-Germain (Champions League winners for the 2025–26 season) will face the winner of Match 4; the match will be held in Qatar.