‘Shanghai to host 2021 CWC’
Shanghai will host the opening ceremony and final of the expanded 2021 Club World Cup in China, state media said.
Eight Chinese cities will stage matches for the FIFA-organised tournament, which will for the first time involve 24 teams rather than the current seven.
Chinese sports authorities officially launched preparations on Tuesday for the Club World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup, Xinhua news agency said.
FIFA awarded the inaugural edition of the revamped Club World Cup to China in October, underlining the country’s growing clout in football.
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