How many teams will now qualify for the Champions League?

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The Champions League Will Expand to 36 Teams from 2024

Starting in the 2024 season, the Champions League will increase its group stage participation from 32 to 36 clubs. This expansion is part of a new format approved by Uefa, which will consolidate all participating teams into a single league table rather than the current system of distinct four-team groups.
One Additional Spot for the Fifth-Ranked League

One of the four new places in the expanded 36-team competition will be allocated to the fifth-ranked league in Europe. As of the announcement, this position is held by France.
Unspecified Qualification for Other New Teams

While the expansion to 36 teams has been confirmed, the specific criteria for how the remaining three additional clubs will qualify were not detailed in the announcement. Uefa has yet to provide further information on this aspect of the new format.
Introduction of a "Swiss System"

The revamped Champions League will adopt a format described as the "Swiss system," a model also used in chess. Under this system, all 36 teams will be placed into a single league, with teams seeded into four pots of nine for the draw based on their Uefa coefficients. Each club will play against 10 different opponents, alternating between home and away fixtures.

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