The new soccer mecca: the United States hosts the renewed Club World Cup before everyone else
The inaugural edition with 32 teams will be played in 2025 with representatives from all confederations. “It’s the ideal host to kick off this tournament,” Infantino remarked about the venue for the next World Cup, Copa America and the Olympic Games in 2028.
FIFA wants Qatar to ease mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for 2022 World Cup
The current regulations require all fans who want to attend matches must be fully inoculated. The upcoming Arab Cup tournament may provide a glimpse into how Qatar will handle the World Cup.
Rio hopes to step in as replacement host for the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup in December
The Brazilian city joins South Africa in bidding to replace Japan, which bowed out as host earlier this month due to the pandemic.
Japan wants out of hosting FIFA Club World Cup, citing health and financial concerns tied to COVID
Japan Football Association reportedly cannot make a profit without spectators filling the stands at Yokohama Stadium. Japan currently has spectator caps on sporting events due to the pandemic.
FIFA Seeks Club World Cup Investors -- Federation Focus
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FIFA Council unanimously appoints China PR as hosts of new Club World Cup in 2021
Building Curling in China -- Federation Focus
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Qatar to Host Next Two Club World Cups
(ATR) Seven-team tournaments in 2019 and 2020 will act as test events for 2022 FIFA World Cup.
FIFA Approves New Club World Cup
(ATR) A decision on the expansion of 2022 World Cup will be decided in June at the FIFA Congress.
FIFA Heads to Miami for Key Council Meeting
(ATR) The FIFA Council is set to finally make decisions on multiple initiatives that could shake up global football.
