2023 FIFA Club World Cup

Although an expanded, quadrennial Club World Cup was planned for 2025, FIFA confirmed on 13 February 2023 that a 2023 tournament would be held using the previous seven-team format. Earlier that month, UOL Esporte reported that Saudi Arabia were interested in hosting the 2023 and 2024 Club World Cup tournaments. On 14 February, the FIFA Council confirmed Saudi Arabia as the host for the 2023 tournament. ==Qualified teams==

On 26 June 2023, FIFA and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) confirmed that all matches in the tournament would be played in the city of Jeddah in two stadiums. ==Match officials==

On 3 November 2023, FIFA announced that five referees, ten assistant referees and eight video assistant referees were appointed for the tournament. One support referee was also named for the tournament. ==Squads==

Each team had to name a 23-man squad (three of whom had to be goalkeepers). Injury replacements were allowed until 24 hours before the team's first match. ==Matches==

If a match was tied after normal playing time: First round Second round ---- Semi-finals ---- Match for third place Final ==Goalscorers==

1 own goal • Marius Høibråten (Urawa Red Diamonds, against Manchester City) • Yoshio Koizumi (Urawa Red Diamonds, against Al Ahly) • Nino (Fluminense, against Manchester City) ==Awards==

The following awards were given at the conclusion of the tournament. Rodri of Manchester City won the Golden Ball award. FIFA also named a man of the match for the best player in each game at the tournament. == Sponsorship ==

Presenting Partner • Visit Saudi FIFA Partners • Adidas • Coca-Cola • Qatar Airways • Visa • Wanda Group Tournament Supporters • Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group • Jahez • Jeddah Central • Jeddah Historic District • Neom ==References==