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Saudi Arabia to host 2023 World Club Cup

SPORTS 14.02.2023

Saudi Arabia to host 2023 World Club Cup / Photo: Hussein Faleh - AFP/File

Saudi Arabia will host the 2023 World Club Cup, FIFA said on Tuesday.

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Saudi club Al-Hilal reached the final of the 2022 edition in Morocco last week, losing 5-3 to European champions Real Madrid.

The seven-team event will take place on December 12-22.

Saudi Arabia is believed to be building towards a bid to host the 2030 World Cup, having seen neighbours Qatar host last year's tournament.

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