FIFA can confirm that it has been informed today, September 9 by the Japan Football Association (JFA) that, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and hosting situation in the country, they are no longer in a position to host the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup.
FIFA would like to thank the JFA for their work and commitment and looks forward to going back to Japan in the future.
Further details about an alternative host for the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup will be announced by FIFA in due course.