In the event, FIFA will reveal its awards to the participating teams with the presence of Barcelona, who will make their World Cup debut after winning the UEFA Champions League at the expense of Arsenal.

New Zealand's Auckland City, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors of South Korea, Mexican side Club America and Copa Libertadores winners Internacional will also take part in the competition.

Egyptian and African champions Ahli are the first team ever to qualify to the World Cup in Japan two years in a row.

The Cairo giants will face Auckland City in their first match on the 10th of December at the Toyota Stadium, which has an official capacity of 45,000 seats.

If Ahli advanced to the semi-finals, they will face Brazilian club Internacional three days later at Tokyo Stadium.