China to host the inaugural edition of expanded 24-team Club World Cup
China will host the inaugural edition of the expanded 24-team Club World Cup.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino made the announcement after a meeting in Shanghai of the FIFA Council, the decision-making unit of football's world governing body.
Calling it a historic decision, he said, the FIFA Council has decided, unanimously, to appoint China as the host of the new FIFA World Cup for Clubs.
current Club World Cup features seven teams including the holders of the UEFA Champions League. Qatar will host the competition this year and in 2020.
China will host the inaugural edition of the expanded 24-team Club World Cup.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino made the announcement after a meeting in Shanghai of the FIFA Council, the decision-making unit of football's world governing body.
Calling it a historic decision, he said, the FIFA Council has decided, unanimously, to appoint China as the host of the new FIFA World Cup for Clubs.
current Club World Cup features seven teams including the holders of the UEFA Champions League. Qatar will host the competition this year and in 2020.
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