Matchworld Cup
football tournament
The Matchworld Cup was an annual international exhibition football club competition hosted by the United Arab Emirates from 2011 to 2013. The winners were Al-Hilal in 2011, Zenit St. Petersburg in 2012, Shakhtar Donetsk in 2013.
The 2011 and 2012 competitions were held in Dubai, and the 2013 competition was held in Abu Dhabi's Zayed Sports City Stadium. The competition was organised by Matchworld Group Switzerland, Matchworld Football SA Sports Management Saudi Arabia, and Sportlive Russia.
Results
2011
Group stage
Group A
Group B
Ranking matches
5th place
3rd place
Final
2012
Group stage
Group A
Group B
Ranking matches
7th place
5th place
3rd place
Final
2013
Final standings
All times are local (UTC+4).
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