Following confirmation that, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and related quarantine measures required by the New Zealand authorities, Auckland City FC will be unable to participate in the 2020 FIFA Club World Cup, FIFA has adapted the competition’s match schedule. The competition format remains unchanged, with the opening match …
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FIFA has today been informed by Auckland City FC that, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and related quarantine measures required by the New Zealand authorities, the club will be unable to participate in the 2020 FIFA Club World Cup. Despite FIFA’s regular exchanges with the club, New Zealand Football …
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FIFA has today confirmed that it will trial additional permanent substitutions for cases of actual or suspected concussion at the FIFA Club World Cup, which is due to take place in Qatar from February 1-11, 2021, thus becoming the first international competition to test the procedure. Following FIFA’s input and extensive …
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The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will be in charge at the forthcoming 2020 FIFA Club World Cup – Qatar. Seven referees and twelve assistant referees have been selected for the tournament and together with them, FIFA has also selected seven video match officials (VMOs) to …
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Education City, Ahmad Bin Ali and Khalifa International stadiums will host the 2020 FIFA Club World Cup matches taking place in Qatar from February 1 to 11, 2021. The Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium will stage the opening match between Qatari champions Al Duhail and Auckland City of New Zealand on …
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The 2020 FIFA Club World Cup in Qatar will kick off with Al Duhail SC facing Oceania representatives Auckland City FC at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on February 1. Al Duhail confirmed their place as the host team after emerging the 2019-20 Qatar Stars League champions. The winners will …
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The OFC Executive Committee has agreed to nominate New Zealand’s Auckland City FC as the Confederation’s representative to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup in February 2021. The winner of this year’s OFC Champions League was set to attend the tournament in Qatar, but the Champions League was cancelled …
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CONCACAF has reacted to the updates on the 2020 competitions following FIFA calendar decisions by the Bureau of the FIFA Council. FIFA Youth Women’s World Cups scheduled for 2020 The impact of COVID-19 has been significant on the football calendar. With further uncertainty regarding options for dates in 2021 and …
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In light of the current global COVID-19 pandemic and its continuing impact on football, the Bureau of the FIFA Council has taken a number of decisions related to FIFA competitions, including the FIFA Club World Cup 2020 as well as the women’s youth tournaments planned for 2020. Following discussion and …
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In the lead-up to the 69th FIFA Congress and the opening of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, the members of the FIFA Council convened in Paris today for meeting no. 10 of the decision-making body. Following the approval of a revamped FIFA Club World Cup with 24 teams, the pilot …
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