The draw to define the matches of the Kings World Cupwhich will be disputed in Mexico from May 26 to June 8, 2024was held this Monday in the city of Monterrey, capital of the Mexican state of Nuevo León, northern Mexico, with the presence of the former soccer players Gerard Piqué and Miguel Layún, presidents of the Spanish and Mexican Kings League, respectively.
The event took place at the facilities of the Fundidora Park where the governor of the state, Samuel García, was also present, who served as host since The grand final will be held at the BBVA stadium, home of the Mexican First Division club Rayados de Monterrey.
28 qualified teams will participate in the event, 8 from the Kings League of Spain, 8 from the Kings League America and 12 invited clubs.
Firstly, the draw for the so-called Redemption Game was held, which is the playoff that will face four teams from the Kings League America and Kings League Spain.
The sets are: Club de Cuervos that will face El Barrio; Chamos FC who will face PIO FC; The Aliens will do the same against Rayo de Barcelona and Atlético Parceros FC against xBuyer Team.
The governor of Nuevo León said that many talks were held with Piqué to specify that The final of the Kings World Cup will take place in Monterrey.
“We are very happy that they have chosen this venue, that the Rayados stadium, The so-called ‘steel giant’ will host this final and we know that teams and fans from all over the world will come”Garcia said.
At the event it was also announced that The singer Maluma will be the last president invited to the Cup.
The first round matches will be Olimpo United against Furia FC; Stallions-Medallo City; UASteel-Generation FC; MurashFC-Raniza; Los Troncos FC-Real Titan; Los Aliens/Rayo de Barcelona-Ultimate Móstoles; Pigs FC-Boys FC.
They will also play: Youniors FC-Saiyans FC; Calgary-Deptostra FC Plush; Foot2Rue-Los Chamos FC/PIO FC; 1K FC-Club de Cuervos/El Barrio; West Santos FC-Aniquiladores FC, Jijantes FC-Limón FC; Five FC-Kunisports, SXB-Persas FC and Galacticos del Caribe -Atlético Parceros FC/xBuyer Team.
In the surroundings of the draw site, a large number of fans gathered, who came to see Gerard Piqué, who came out to greet them and He threw them balls and hats as souvenirs.
People yelled at him “Piqué brother, you are already Mexican”!while he proudly wore a northern hat, typical of Nuevo León.
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