Chelsea have the chance to turn out to be world champions after they participate within the 2022 Fifa Membership World Cup.
The Blues have certified for the competitors by advantage of profitable the 2021 Uefa Champions League, after beating favourites Manchester Metropolis within the last in Porto final Could.
The Membership World Cup is contested by the champions of every main continent, with the ultimate sometimes seeing the Champions League winners taking up the victors in South America’s Copa Libertadores.
Palmeiras of Brazil are the Libertadores champions, whereas Africa can be represented by Al Ahly, Central and North America by CF Monterrey, and Asia by Al Hilal. Al Jazira will even be collaborating with a purpose to characterize hosts the United Arab Emirates.
Right here’s every part it’s essential know forward of the competitors.
When does the Fifa Membership World Cup 2022 begin?
The Fifa Membership World Cup will get underway on Saturday 5 February within the United Arab Emirates.
What’s the format of the Membership World Cup?
A preliminary spherical of two matches takes place, with the winners going by means of to the second spherical. Al Ahly face Monterrey to begin with, earlier than Al Hilal tackle Al Jazira.
Within the semi-finals, the South American champions tackle the winners of the primary match within the preliminary spherical, whereas the European representatives face the winners of the second preliminary spherical match.
The 2 groups who win within the semi-finals then face each other within the last.
All matches are one-off affairs, with extra-time and penalties used to resolve attracts if obligatory.
When is Chelsea’s first Membership World Cup match?
Chelsea will kick-off their marketing campaign within the semi-finals on Wednesday 9 February at 16:30 within the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium, towards the winners of Al Hilal vs Al Jazira.
How can I watch the Membership World Cup?
Channel 4 has picked up the published rights to this yr’s Membership World Cup within the UK.
Followers within the UK can watch their semi-final fixture on 9 February at 16:30 on E4. If Chelsea progress to the ultimate, that match match can be proven on Sunday 13 February at 16:30 on Channel 4.
On-line streaming can also be accessible within the UK through All 4.
What are the chances?
Chelsea 4/11
Palmeiras 15/8
Monterrey 12/1
Al Ahly 33/1
Al Hilal 50/1
Al Jazira 100/1
Prediction
Chelsea missed out on their solely earlier entry into the Membership World Cup, shedding within the last to Corinthians in 2012, however ought to have greater than sufficient to see off whoever they face within the UAE this time.
Kaynak: briturkish.com
