China to host expanded Club World Cup in 2021: FIFA

China to host expanded Club World Cup in 2021: FIFA
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Shanghai: FIFA has awarded the inaugural edition of its expanded 24-team Club World Cup to China, the association's president Gianni Infantino announced in Shanghai on Thursday, calling it a "historic decision".

"The FIFA Council decided today, unanimously, to appoint China... as the host of the new FIFA World Cup for Clubs," he told reporters.