This draw gives Ahly a fair chance to progress in the tournament, as they have avoided facing European heavyweights such as Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, PSG, Juventus, and Inter Milan in the group stage.
The Red Devils will kick off their campaign in the tournament against Inter Miami, a team featuring Argentina legend Lionel Messi and Uruguay famous striker Luis Suarez.
The inaugural match is scheduled for June 15 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, USA.
Ahly haves faced Palmeiras before twice in the previous format of the FIFA Club World Cup.
They secured a 3-2 victory after a shootout in the match for the bronze medal in 2020 but suffered a 2-0 defeat in the semi-finals in 2022 against the Brazilian side.
While FC Porto poses a tough challenge on paper for Ahly, the Red Devils' mission against them is deemed feasible.
The top two teams from each of the eight groups will progress to the round of 16 in this expanded format of the tournament, which now includes 32 teams.
The FIFA Club World Cup, traditionally held annually in December, has been rescheduled for June 15 to July 13, taking place across 11 cities in the United States.
This new format with 32 teams is a departure from the previous seven-team structure. Furthermore, going forward, the Club World Cup will be held every four years, aligning with the schedule of the FIFA World Cup for national teams.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
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