The 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup is here, and it's bigger and better than ever. With a rebranded name and an expanded format, this premier men's club competition in North American soccer promises to deliver excitement and intense competition. With 27 teams vying for the title, this year's tournament is set to be a thrilling spectacle.
The teams will compete in five knockout rounds, with 22 clubs starting in Round 1 and the remaining five teams, including 2023 MLS Cup champions Columbus Crew and 2022 Liga MX Apertura champions Pachuca, awaiting them in the round of 16. The knockout stage will consist of home-and-away series, except for the single-leg final to be held at a neutral venue on June 2nd.
The stakes are high in this year's tournament, as the winner not only claims the prestigious Concacaf Champions Cup trophy but also secures a spot in the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup and the 2025 Club World Cup.
Among the favorites to win the tournament are Club America, the current Liga MX champions, who boast a strong squad and have been in fine form. With the addition of Dutch winger Javairô Dilrosun, they have bolstered their depth and are considered frontrunners in the competition.
However, they will face tough competition from the likes of Tigres, Monterrey, and the Columbus Crew, who are all on the same side of
