The final phase of ticket sales for the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2016 presented by Alibaba E-Auto has kicked off today, 23 October, on FIFA.com. The tickets will be issued on a first-come, first-serve basis, until 23:59 on 30 November.

The 13th edition of the FIFA Club World Cup, scheduled to be played from 8 to 18 December 2016, will take place in Yokohama and Osaka in Japan.

The competition will feature Auckland City FC of New Zealand (OFC Champions League winners), Club America of Mexico (CONCACAF Champions League winners), Real Madrid of Spain (UEFA Champions League winners), Atletico Nacional of Colombia (CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores winners), as well as the CAF Champions League winner, AFC Champions League winner and a club from Japan’s J.League representing the host nation.

In Africa, Zamalek (Egypt) and Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) have reached the CAF Champions League final to be played on 15 and 23 October. In Asia, Al Ain (UAE), El Jaish (Qatar), FC Seoul (Korea Republic) and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (Korea Republic) are currently playing in the two-legged semi-finals of the AFC Champions League. In the first leg, Al Ain defeated El Jaish 3-1 and Jeonbuk beat Seoul 4-1. The champion will eventually be decided on 26 November at the second leg of the final.

In the J.League, Kashima Antlers were champions of the first stage, while the second stage is now led by Urawa Reds with three matches left. The champions will be determined after the J.League Championship final, which will be played on 29 November and 3 December.

For further information on ticket sales, the competition’s match schedule and details of previous FIFA Club World Cups, please visit the competition’s official webpage on FIFA.com: www.fifa.com/clubworldcup.

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