Concacaf launches the Champions Cup

From the 2024 edition, the Concacaf Champions Cup will replace LiChampions League as the main tournament continental clubs of the Confederationwho will crown the regional champion and will be the sort path for the new and expanded FIFA Club World Cup.

The name “Concacaf Champions Cup”which is part of a complete rebranding with an identity visual Vibrant and modern, it is inspired by the rich history of this tournament. The essence of the brand is “epic battles for greatness”, which symbolizes how difficult it is to qualify, compete and win this competition to be crowned champion of the club of concacaf. From 1962when the first iteration of this tournament was formed, 30 clubs different have won this title, which highlights a great diversity of champions.

The first continental club competition in concacaf bore the same name and by his 61-year legacy (1962-2008: Concacaf Champions Cup; 2008-2023 Concacaf Champions League; From 2024: Champions League concacaf), had 30 different winners, including Club León last Sunday, and the main clubs of North America, Central America and the Caribbean.

A new expanded format with more clubs from North America, Central America and the Caribbean
As previously announced, the new structure also includes three regional cups sanctioned by concacaf it will help to continue grow and riseor Concacaf clubs and leagues.

This includes a new Caribbean Cup, that will crown a Caribbean champion, a new Central American Cupwhich will crown a Central American champion, and a Ligue’s cup extent between the clubs of the MLS and MX League. The three regional cups will have direct qualification places for the new Concacaf Champions Cup.

The best clubs of North America they will also continue to have the opportunity to qualify in their domestic leagues (MX League, MLS, CPL) and cutting contest (USA Open Cup and Canadian Championship).

form of competition
There Concacaf Champions Cup will continue to be played in direct elimination and will consist of five rounds: First round, round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.

THE first four rounds iwill feature home and away matches, while Finalwhere the Regional Championonly one match will be played on a date from weekend.

Of the 27 clubs who will participate 22 will start play in the first round and five will receive a direct pass for the knock out. The club qualification process will be divided by region (more details are available in the video below).

Theodore Davis

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