Japan will host December's Club World Cup as scheduled, FIFA said on May 23 dismissing fears the country's nuclear crisis could force a switch of venue.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter met Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan to pledge support for the relief efforts following the deadly March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

"We are confident Japan can organise this competition," Blatter told reporters in Tokyo. "We look forward with confidence and optimism that this tournament will be a good one."

Japan hosted the lucrative Club World Cup, involving the champions of FIFA's six confederations, from 2005-08 before it went to the United Arab Emirates for two years, Reuters reported.