"Fifa has yet to reveal the venues, which may have an effect on ticket sales. Arsenal, Corinthians (the Copa Libertadores holders) and Gotham FC (the Concacaf champions) have qualified for the semi-finals. The Chinese club Wuhan Jiangda beat Auckland United in October to progress to this month's playoff against the Moroccan side AS FAR for the right to face Arsenal. The second semi-final will be between Gotham and Corinthians."
"The Fifa Council approved the creation of the Champions Cup in March after postponing the launch of a 16-team women's Club World Cup until 2028. The Club World Cup will take place every four years, with the Champions Cup being held in the other three years of each cycle. Staging the Champions Cup has been fraught with difficulties, partly because of the conges"
Fifa failed to secure broadcasters for the inaugural Champions Cup, scheduled in London from 28 January, leaving TV rights unsold ahead of the four-match tournament. Arsenal, Corinthians and Gotham FC have qualified for the semi-finals, while Wuhan Jiangda must beat AS FAR to reach Arsenal. Fifa targeted key broadcasters in individual markets rather than running a formal tender, with Sky Sports and BBC reportedly shown little interest. Venues have not been revealed, which could affect ticket sales. The Champions Cup was approved as a three-year-cycle event alongside a postponed 16-team Club World Cup planned for 2028.
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