Club World Cup Saudi Arabia will host the Club World Cup 2023! The decision was made unanimously by the FIFA Council

Club World Cup Saudi Arabia will host the Club World Cup 2023! The decision was made unanimously by the FIFA Council

This tournament will be played from December 12 to 22. Earlier this month, Saudi Arabia was chosen by the Asian Football Confederation to host the 2027 Asian Cup.

Saudi Arabia has been selected to host the Club World Cup 2023 in December, FIFA announced on Tuesday. The FIFA Council unanimously voted for the Saudi Arabian Football Federation to host the event, which features the six continental champions and the host national champion. This tournament will be played from December 12 to 22. Earlier this month, Saudi Arabia was chosen by the Asian Football Confederation to host the 2027 Asian Cup. The country has previously hosted sporting events, including this year's Spanish Super Cup, the 2022 world title clash between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua and the Riyadh Grand Prix.The FIFA Council meeting also confirmed changes to the structure of the Club World Cup. With the approval of an extended 32-team tournament from the year 2025. These changes will apply. UEFA will have 12 spots and CONMEBOL will have six, while CONCACAF, CAF and the AFC will each have four, with one spot reserved for the OFC and the other for the hosts.