FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2009
The FIFA Club World Cup 2009, a competition between the champion clubs from all the six continental federations is coming to Abu Dhabi this December. This is a unique opportunity to see some of the World’s best football clubs and stars in action.
From the 9th-19th December, seven teams will compete over the course of eight matches for a prize fund of US$ 16.5 million, with the champions earning US$ 5 million.
Abu Dhabi will host the tournament in both 2009 and 2010.
Teams
| Enter in the semi-finals: | ||
|---|---|---|
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Barcelona | UEFA |
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Estudiantes | Copa Libertadores de America |
| Enter in the quarter-finals: | ||
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Atlante | CONCACAF |
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Pohang Steelers | AFC |
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TP Mazembe | CAF |
| Enter in the play-off round: | ||
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Al-Ahli | Host/UAE Football League |
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Auckland City | OFC |
Tickets
Tickets for the FIFA Club World Cup are available directly through the FIFA website. Single tickets range from 10 AED – 300 AED depending on the fixture and seating category.
In addition to single tickets, there are tickets for a female only seating area, family packages and fan packages.
You can also book tickets by calling 800-KICK (800-5425) or +971 2 449 9955 (from overseas) or in person at stands in Abu Dhabi’s Marina Mall and Dubai Mall.
Venues
All except three matches will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi.
Matches 1,2, and 4 will take place at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium.
Fifa Club World Cup Schedule
| Match 1 | 09 December | 20:00 | |
Al Ahli FC | vs | |
Auckland City FC |
| Match 2 | 11 December | 20:00 | |
TP Mazembe | vs | |
Pohang Steelers FC |
| Match 3 | 12 December | 20:00 | Winner Match 1 | vs | |
Atlante FC | |
| Match 4 | 15 December | 20:00 | Winner Match 2 | vs | |
Estudiantes | |
| Match 5 | 16 December | 20:00 | Winner Match 3 | vs | |
FC Barcelona | |
| Match 6 | 16 December | 17:00 | Loser Match 2 | vs | Loser Match 3 | ||
| Match 7 | 19 December | 17:00 | Loser Match 4 | vs | Loser Match 5 | ||
| Match 8 | 19 December | 20:00 | Winner Match 4 | vs | Winner Match 5 |
Hola estaba leyendo esta pagina y queria aclarar que el club Estudiantes de La Plata llego a este certamen por haber ganado la Copa Libertadores de America, NO por la Conmebol,
gracias y u saludo desde la ciudad del unico campeon La PLata
Thanks Walter! You are totally correct. We will update the article:
“Hi I was reading this page and wanted to clarify that the club Estudiantes de La Plata came to this competition by winning the Copa Libertadores de America, NOT by CONMEBOL,
thank u greetings from the city’s only champion La Plata”