Starting the tournament as favourites are Manchester City, who won UEFA's Champions League in June to secure the club's first-ever treble, and Pep Guardiola will want to round off a special year with the Club World Cup. Auckland are the rank outsiders in Saudi Arabia, but their fans will be able to bet on the tournament on the leading NZ betting sites.
Held annually in December, the tournament can often be a hindrance to clubs looking to end the year top of their respective leagues. You have to win the Champions League equivalent in each of the confederations. Qualification to FIFA's Club World Cup is tough.