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ATN to broadcast upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025 draw
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Draw is scheduled to take place early next month and football fans across the country will be pleased to learn that Ariana Television and Radio Network (ATN) has secured the rights to broadcast the exciting event live and exclusively in Afghanistan.
This brand new FIFA tournament will be played for the first time next year and clubs from each of the six international confederations; the AFC, CAF, Concacaf, CONMEBOL, OFC and UEFA will feature.
In total, 32 teams will take part in FIFA’s new prime club competition and the United States will host the inaugural event from 15 June to 13 July 2025.
On Thursday, December 5, the world’s eyes will be on Miami in the US for the tournament draw.
This is when the world’s best clubs will discover their group stage opponents.
The draw will be broadcast live on Ariana Television and Ariana News at 10pm next Thursday, December 5.
Of the 32 places available at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, 31 have now been filled.
One remaining place will be filled by a South American team which will be determined on Saturday, November 30 after the CONMEBOL Libertadores final between Atletico Mineiro and Botafogo in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The teams through to the FIFA Club World Cup 2024 are as follows:
Al Ahly (Egypt); Wydad (Morocco); ES Tunis (Tunisia); Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa); Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia); Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan); Al Ain (UAE); Ulsan HD FC (Korea); Chelsea (England); Real Madrid (Spain); Manchester City (England); Bayern Munich (Germany); Paris Saint-Germain (France); Inter Milan (Italy); Porto (Portugal); Benfica (Portugal); Borussia Dortmund (Germany); Juventus (Italy); Atletico Madrid (Spain); FC Salzburg (Austria); Monterrey (Mexico); Seattle Sounders (USA); Club Leon (Mexico); Pachuca (Mexico); Auckland City (New Zealand); Palmeiras (Brazil); Flamengo (Brazil); Fluminense (Brazil); River Plate (Argentina); Boca Juniors (Argentina); Inter Miami (USA).
For more news, information, schedules and updates on this tournament be sure to watch this space.
In the 27th match of the fifth season of the Afghanistan Champions League, Sorkh Poshan Khafi edged out Arman FC 1-0 in a tightly contested clash.
On Saturday, Sarafan Herat secured a 1-0 victory over Ettifaq Khanzadah, keeping the league race intense and unpredictable.
Looking ahead to Monday, Sarsabz Yashlar will face Sorkh Poshan Khafi at 2:00 p.m., promising another thrilling showdown for fans.
All matches are broadcast live on Ariana Television, allowing football enthusiasts across Afghanistan to follow the action and enjoy the excitement of the Champions League season.
The groups and match-ups for the FIFA World Cup 2026, set to be the biggest sporting event in history, were unveiled on Friday during a high-profile Final Draw ceremony held in the United States capital, Washington DC.
In front of nearly 2,000 international guests and millions of viewers worldwide, FIFA revealed the 12 groups of four teams for the expanded 23rd edition of the tournament. The draw marks a major milestone as excitement continues to build across the three host nations — the United States, Canada, and Mexico — and the 16 host cities preparing for the event.
FIFA announced that the full schedule, including match venues and kick-off times for the tournament’s 104 games, will be released during a live global broadcast on Saturday, 6 December.
With nearly two million tickets already sold, FIFA says anticipation for the 2026 World Cup is rapidly rising.
There are 48 teams in next year’s World Cup — an expansion from the 32 teams of previous tournaments.
In the 25th match of the fifth season of the Afghanistan Champions League, Abu Muslim Farah secured a dominant 6-0 victory over Jawanan Perozi.
On Friday, in the 26th match, Istiqlal Kabul defeated Sarsabz Yashlar 3-1.
Tomorrow, in the 27th match, Arman FC will take on Sorkh Poshan Khafi at 10:00 AM, followed by the 28th match, where Sarafan Herat will face Ettifaq Khanzadah at 1:30 PM.
All matches are broadcast live on Ariana Television, giving football fans across the country the chance to experience the excitement and intensity of the Afghanistan Champions League throughout the season.
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