Coronavirus restrictions led to Japan withdrawing from staging the seven-team tournament this December, and South Africa then abandoned a bid due to the need to get more of the country vaccinated.
Champions League winner Bayern will face either Al Ahly of Eqypt or host nation Qatar’s domestic league winner Al-Duhail on Feb. 8.
The seven-team tournament in Qatar will be “the first international competition to test” improved concussion protocols in soccer, FIFA said Friday.
Speaking at the virtually-held AFC Congress, Infantino said FIFA's decision shows "solidarity" among the international football community, to make way for the UEFA European Championship and Copa America
FIFA wanted a December 2020 edition in Qatar to be the last with seven teams — six continental champions and the host nation’s domestic league winner.
The pandemic-delayed Club World Cup will be played next year in Qatar from Feb. 1-11, FIFA said on Tuesday.
The seven-club competition was due to be staged for a second consecutive year by Qatar as part of preparations for the Gulf nation hosting the World Cup in 2022.
The 2021 Club World Cup is a brand new tournament, which will be held every four years featuring 24 teams, replacing the seven-team annual event.
For FIFA, the 2019 and 2020 editions of the competition will serve as "valuable test events in the build-up to the FIFA World Cup 2022".
During the few minutes, Asensio played in Madrid's 3-1 win over Kashima Antlers of Japan in the semi-final, he struggled again with muscle discomfort.
Real Madrid will face either the champions of Asia or Mexican club Guadalajara in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals.
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