The 2024 Intercontinental Cup started on September 22 and will run until December 18. The tournament consists of five matches, with the first two already played, and the next three will take place in Doha, Qatar. The Botafogo, champions of the Copa Libertadores, representing Brazil, will face Pachuca from Mexico on December 11. It is worth noting that this edition of the Intercontinental Cup is a new competition, replacing the former Club World Cup, which will adopt a new format in 2025.
The 2024 Intercontinental Cup is the 21st edition and the first time under this name. Compared to the old format, there have been significant adjustments. The European champion, Real Madrid, entered directly into the final, while the South American champion, Botafogo, began the competition from the quarter-finals. Additionally, the preliminary round has already been completed, with Al-Ain from the United Arab Emirates defeating Auckland City and Al-Ahly, advancing to the next stage. These changes in the qualification format for Europe and South America make the competition even more special.
2024 Intercontinental Cup: matches and where to watch？
You can follow the matches of the 2024 Intercontinental Cup on various platforms. If you prefer to watch on TV, you can choose between Open TV (Globo) or Closed TV (SporTV). Furthermore, the platform Globoplay will also stream the matches live, allowing you to watch Globo’s programming or, if you are a SporTV subscriber, the content related to the competition.
For fans who prefer to follow online, CazéTV and FIFA+ will also broadcast the matches of the 2024 Intercontinental Cup. CazéTV will be available on YouTube, Twitch, and other platforms, while FIFA+ will broadcast the matches through its official website and mobile app, although the streaming service usually does not offer commentary in Portuguese.
2024 Intercontinental Cup: Complete Schedule
2024 Intercontinental Cup Schedule
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Round |
Date |
Match |
Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
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1st Match - Africa/Asia/Pacific Playoff |
September 22, 2024 |
Al-Ain 6 x 2 Auckland City |
Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates |
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2nd Match - Africa/Asia/Pacific Cup |
October 29, 2024 |
Al-Ahly 3 x 0 Al-Ain |
Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt |
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3rd Match - Americas Derby |
December 11, 2024 |
Botafogo x Pachuca |
Stadium 974, Doha, Qatar |
|
4th Match - Challengers Cup |
December 14, 2024 |
(Winner of 3rd Match) x Al-Ahly |
Stadium 974, Doha, Qatar |
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5th Match - Final of the Intercontinental Cup |
December 18, 2024 |
Real Madrid x Winner of 4th Match |
Lusail Stadium, Doha, Qatar |
Where to watch the 2024 Intercontinental Cup?
The 2024 Intercontinental Cup will be broadcast on various channels and platforms, offering multiple options for viewers to watch the matches according to their preference. Check below the main broadcasting means:
Open TV
Since early November, Grupo Globo has acquired the broadcasting rights for the 2024 Intercontinental Cup. Botafogo's debut will be aired on TV Globo on Wednesday (11), starting at 2 PM, with commentary by Luís Roberto and analysis by Juninho and Roger Flores. Due to the programming, the show “Sessão da Tarde” will be suspended on that day.
Closed TV
Globo has also acquired the rights for broadcasting on pay TV, and SporTV will provide full coverage of the matches of the Intercontinental Cup in Brazil. The match between Botafogo and Pachuca will be hosted by Paulo Andrade, with comments from Lédio Carmona and Paulo Nunes. The program will start at 1 PM with the segment "SporTV Warm-Up".
Online Streaming
CazéTV will also have the broadcasting rights for the 2024 Intercontinental Cup. Coverage will be available on platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, Prime Video, Mercado Play, and Samsung TV Plus. The pre-game show will start at 1:30 PM on December 11.
Additionally, FIFA+ will also stream the matches through its streaming service, with coverage available on the official website, mobile app, and in FAST format, including platforms like Pluto TV and Samsung TV Plus. However, it is important to note that commentary in Portuguese may not be available.
Globoplay
For those who prefer to watch Globo's or SporTV's shows online, Globoplay offers free streaming of Globo’s programs, and content from SporTV is available for “+Canais” subscribers.
