Introduction

For the third time in four years, Al-Ahly is taking part in the FIFA Club World Cup Championship.

Al-Ahly's first participation was in 2005, when it occupied the sixth place. The second time was in 2006 when it occupied third place. The FIFA Club World Cup Championship is being held this year in the host cities of Tokyo, Toyota and Yokohama in Japan.

Competing are 7 teams: Egypt's Al-Ahly (Africa), England's Manchester United (Europe), Ecuador's Liga De Quito (South America), Mexico's Pachuca (North America), Japan's Gamba Osaka (Asia), Australia's Adelaide United (Australia) and New Zealand's Waitakere United (Oceania).