World Club Cup 2008
The last World Club Cup in Japan before the competition moves to Dubai in 2009 kicks off this month in Tokyo on December 11.
Teams
Manchester United (England; Europe/UEFA)
LDU Quito (Ecuador; South America/CONMEBOL)
Adelaide United (Australia; Asia/AFC)
Al Ahly (Egypt; Africa/CAF)
Gamba Osaka (Japan; Asia/AFC)
Pachuca (Mexico; CONCACAF)
Waitakere United (New Zealand; Oceania)
Schedule
FIFA Club World Championship TOYOTA CUP 2008 tournament schedule
Play Off Match
Match Date KO Teams Venue
1 Thurs 11 Dec 19.45 Adelaide United v Waitakere United Tokyo
Quarterfinals
2 Sat 13 Dec 13.45 Al Ahly v Pachuca Tokyo
3 Sun 14 Dec 19.30 Winner Game 1 v Gamba Osaka Toyota (Nagoya)
Semifinals
Date KO Teams Venue
4 Wed 17 Dec 19.30 Winner Game 2 v LDU Quito Tokyo
5 Thurs 18 Dec 19.30 Winner Game 3 v Manchester United Yokohama
Fifth Place Play-Off
Date KO Teams Venue
6 Thurs 16 Dec 16.30 Loser Game 2 v Loser Game 3 Yokohama
Third Place Play-Off
Date KO Teams Venue
7 Sun 21 Dec 16.30 Loser Game 4 v Loser Game 5 Yokohama
Final
Date KO Teams Venue
8 Sun 21 Dec 19.30 Winner Game 4 v Winner Game 5 Yokohama
Manchester United with the attacking riches of Rooney, Ronaldo, Berbatov and Tevez will be the bookies' and home fans' favorites to lift the trophy.