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FIFA Club World Cup 2023: Saudi Arabia to host the next edition of the Club World Cup
Baku, February 15, AZERTAC
Saudi Arabia are set to host the 2023 edition of the FIFA Club World Cup which will be held between December 12 to December 22, 2023, according to Goal.com.
The decision was taken at a FIFA Council meeting on February 14, only a few days after Al-Hilal became the first Saudi club to reach the final of the tournament. Real Madrid eventually won the title beating Al-Hilal 5-3 in the final. Saudi Arabia will be only the sixth host of the competition since its inception in 2000.
Along with the FIFA Club World Cup, the country is also set to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
Speaking on Saudi Arabia hosting the competitions, the country's sports minister HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal, said. "We are honored and extremely excited to be given the opportunity to welcome the world’s leading football clubs and their fans to Saudi Arabia. Many fans will have recently witnessed our ability as a nation to compete at the highest possible level on the pitch. Now we have the chance to prove we are also world-class hosts off it. We look forward to showcasing our genuine love of the game and our desire to be a force for good.