Saudi Arabia to Host Next Year's FIFA Club World Cup
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia has been selected to host the 2022 Club World Cup - featuring some of the world's top football clubs.
- Local club Al-Ittihad will participate along with six other continental champions, including English Premier League champions Manchester City.
- Matches will be played in two stadiums, including the 62,000-seat King Abdullah Sport City Stadium.
- The tournament comes as Saudi Arabia pushes to host major sporting events like the 2030 World Cup.
- The 2023 edition will be the last in the tournament's current format before expanding to 32 teams in 2025.