Find out when the Club World Cup will start with the participation of Al-Ahly of Egypt and Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia
The International Football Association (FIFA) announced today, Monday, that the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup in the UAE will be held between the 3rd and 12th of February 2022.
FIFA added that the draw scheduled for Monday in the Swiss city of Zurich will determine the eight matches that will take place in the tournament.
The UAE had obtained the right to host the World Cup after Japan withdrew from hosting it for reasons related to the emerging Corona virus pandemic.
The last edition of the Club World Cup was held in Qatar, and ended with the coronation of Bayern Munich.
The 2021 edition of the Club World Cup will witness the participation of the continental champions, Al Ahly of Egypt, Chelsea of England, Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia, Palmeiras of Brazil, Auckland City of New Zealand and Monterrey of Mexico, in addition to the Emirati Al Jazeera representative of the host country.
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