Moroccan press reports revealed that the upcoming Club World Cup 2023version has been threatened to be canceled by the International Football Association (FIFA) due to the requirements of the international governing body of the association. The Moroccan newspaper "Al-Munktab" indicated that FIFA required the country wishing to host the tournament is obliged to pay $25 million as non-refundable fees.The newspaper added that FIFA set another condition, which is that the host country bears the costs of the seven teams participating in the tournament in terms of accommodation.
In the last edition of the tournament, Chelsea edged past Brazilian side Palmeiras with a 2-1 victory in the Club World Cup final played on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
3 clubs have guaranteed their presence in the next edition of the Club World Cup, which includes: Real Madrid, the European champion, Morocco's Wydad AC who won the CAF Champions League title after beating Egypt's Al-Ahly 2-0 in tonight's game held at the Mohammed V Stadium and Seattle Sounders, the CONCACAF champion.