24 Apr 2015

Sport: Japan to host FIFA Club World Cup

12:39 pm on 24 April 2015

Japan has been reappointed as hosts of the FIFA Club World Cup football tournament for the next two years, with this year's edition scheduled for mid-December.

The Asian nation has previously hosted six Club World Cup events, which feature the club champions of all six FIFA confederations, as well as a team from the host nation.

The Oceania representative will be confirmed on Sunday when Auckland City defend their O-League title against another New Zealand club, Team Wellington, in Suva.

Auckland City's players celebrate with coaching staff after defeating ES Setif during their 2014 FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final.

Auckland City's players celebrate with coaching staff after defeating ES Setif during their 2014 FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final. Photo: AFP