This new club competition - the FIFA Club World Cup 202 - will make its debut at a total of 12 stadiums across the United States
The final will take place on Saturday August 24 at 7.30pm Kabul time.
The 37-year-old Messi was not included in the 28-man squad following an ankle injury sustained during last month's Copa America final in the United States.
First up on Wednesday will be Uzbekistan vs Spain. This match will be broadcast live on Ariana Television from 5.30pm Kabul time.
After a cautious first half where Spain had 65 percent possession but England's Phil Foden managed the only shot on target, the Spaniards struck two minutes...
Police said the assailant, still armed with the same object, also attacked officers called to the scene. Two of the officers shot and wounded the man,...