All the champions of the continental soccer tournaments will face each other at the FIFA Club World Cup 2021, which is going to take place in February 2022 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Seven teams, including a host club, will try to become the world champions. Here, check out dates, fixtures and how to watch this tournament.
The tournament was initially going to take place in December 2021 in Japan, but the country dropped its hosting due to the Covid-19 outgoing pandemic. The current title holders are Bayern Munich, who defeated Tigres UANL in the final.
This year, the favorites to win the title are Chelsea, who are the current UEFA Champions League champions. Meanwhile, Palmeiras, recently crowned Conmebol Copa Libertadores 2021 are also looking to be the first non European champions since Corithians in 2012.
FIFA Club World Cup 2021: Key Dates
FIFA confirmed that the tournament will take place from February 3 to 12, 2022. The competition will open with a first round match between Al Jazira and Auckland FC. The final is scheduled for February 12.
Which teams are in the FIFA Club World Cup 2021?
- Palmeiras - Brazil/Conmebol - Conmebol Copa Libertadores 2021 champions
- Chelsea - England/UEFA - UEFA Champions League 2020/21 winner
- CF Monterrey -Mexico/Concacaf - Concacaf Champions League 2021 winners
- Al Hilal - Saudi Arabia/AFC - AFC Champions League 2021 winner
- Al Ahly - Egypt/CAF - CAF Champions League 2020/21 champions
- Al Jazira - United Arab Emirates/AFC - Hosts
- Auckland City - New Zealand/OFC - Nominated by OFC
FIFA Club World Cup 2021: Fixtures
The format of the competition consists of a first round match, then a second round; in which the AFC, Concacaf and CAF winners are already qualified, semifinals, in which the Conmebol and UEFA champions are already qualified, and then the final.
First round
Thursday, Feb. 3 (11:30 AM ET)
Al Jazira vs Auckland City FC
Second round
Saturday, Feb. 5 (11:30 AM ET)
Match 2: Al Ahly SC vs CF Monterrey
Sunday, Feb. 6 (11:30 AM ET)
Match 3: Al Hilal vs First round winner
Semifinals
Tuesday, Feb. 8 (11:30 AM ET)
Palmeiras vs Match 2 winner
Wednesday, Feb. 9 (11:30 AM ET)
Match 3 winner vs Chelsea
Match for 5th place
Wednesday, Feb. 9 (8:00 AM ET)
TBD vs TBD
Match for 3rd place
Saturday, Feb. 12 (8:00 AM ET)
TBD vs TBD
Final
Saturday, Feb. 12 (11:30 AM ET)
TBD vs TBD
FIFA Club World Cup 2021: Bracket
FIFA Club World Cup 2021: TV Channel
If you are in the United States, you can watch the FIFA Club World Cup 2021 on fuboTV (free trial), Fox Sports, Fox Soccer Plus and Fox Deportes. The competition was initially set to take place in December 2021 in Japan, but the outgoing Covid-19 pandemic forced to change the plans.
