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The 2025 edition of the FIFA Club World Cup's knockout stage is knocking on the door, as group stage games are about to come to an end. FIFA Club World Cup has come back with its old excitement, but with a new format, where the best teams from six confederations have been paired into eight groups with four teams each.
This expanded season of the Club World Cup was so special, as some teams from America have remained unbeaten, and have given a neck-to-neck fight to big clubs. Many clubs pulled an upset for the European heavyweights, where some clubs' performance was not up to the mark.
The group stage, which is essentially present to eliminate the runt amongst intercontinental titans, proved to be much more of a holistic experience. Some eye-catching fixtures have already been passed away, as the gigantic Bayern Munich demolished the hope of the Auckland City fans with a 10-0 win over them, and the mighty Al-Hilal successfully held the all mighty Real Madrid with a 1-1 score line, where Real Madrid was knocking the door with their new tactics under new head coach, Xabi Alonso.
Group A: Palmeiras, Inter Miami, FC Porto, Al-Ahly
Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Botafogo, Atlético de Madrid, Seattle Sounders
Group C: Benfica, Bayern Munich, Boca Juniors, Auckland City
Group D: Flamengo, Chelsea, ES Tunis, Los Angeles FC
Group E: Inter Milan, Monterrey, River Plate, Urawa Red Diamonds
Group F: Borussia Dortmund, Fluminense, Mamelodi Sundowns, Ulsan HD
Group G: Manchester City, Juventus, Al-Ain, Wydad Casablanca
Group H: Real Madrid, Al-Hilal, CF Pachuca, RB Salzburg
Since the introduction of the FIFA Club World Cup, many teams have won the competition multiple times. Manchester City was the last team to win the competition in 2024; however, this edition of the Club World Cup is the expanded format of the competition, as 32 teams will participate this time from six different confederations. Here is the full list of the FIFA Club World Cup winners from 2000 to 2024.
| Year | Winner Country | Winner Club | Score | Runner-up Club | Runner-up Country | Stadium | City | Country | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Brazil | Corinthians | 0–0 | Vasco da Gama | Brazil | Estádio do Maracanã | Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 73,000 |
| 2005 | Brazil | São Paulo | 1–0 | Liverpool | England | International Stadium Yokohama | Yokohama | Japan | 66,821 |
| 2006 | Brazil | Internacional | 1–0 | Barcelona | Spain | International Stadium Yokohama | Yokohama | Japan | 67,128 |
| 2007 | Italy | Milan | 4–2 | Boca Juniors | Argentina | International Stadium Yokohama | Yokohama | Japan | 68,263 |
| 2008 | England | Manchester United | 1–0 | LDU Quito | Ecuador | International Stadium Yokohama | Yokohama | Japan | 68,682 |
| 2009 | Spain | Barcelona | 2–1 | Estudiantes | Argentina | Zayed Sports City Stadium | Abu Dhabi | UAE | 43,050 |
| 2010 | Italy | Internazionale | 3–0 | TP Mazembe | DR Congo | Zayed Sports City Stadium | Abu Dhabi | UAE | 42,174 |
| 2011 | Spain | Barcelona | 4–0 | Santos | Brazil | International Stadium Yokohama | Yokohama | Japan | 68,166 |
| 2012 | Brazil | Corinthians | 1–0 | Chelsea | England | International Stadium Yokohama | Yokohama | Japan | 68,275 |
| 2013 | Germany | Bayern Munich | 2–0 | Raja Casablanca | Morocco | Stade de Marrakech | Marrakesh | Morocco | 37,774 |
| 2014 | Spain | Real Madrid | 2–0 | San Lorenzo | Argentina | Stade de Marrakech | Marrakesh | Morocco | 38,345 |
| 2015 | Spain | Barcelona | 3–0 | River Plate | Argentina | International Stadium Yokohama | Yokohama | Japan | 66,853 |
| 2016 | Spain | Real Madrid | 4–2 | Kashima Antlers | Japan | International Stadium Yokohama | Yokohama | Japan | 68,742 |
| 2017 | Spain | Real Madrid | 1–0 | Grêmio | Brazil | Zayed Sports City Stadium | Abu Dhabi | UAE | 41,094 |
| 2018 | Spain | Real Madrid | 4–1 | Al-Ain | UAE | Zayed Sports City Stadium | Abu Dhabi | UAE | 40,696 |
| 2019 | England | Liverpool | 1–0 | Flamengo | Brazil | Khalifa International Stadium | Doha | Qatar | 45,416 |
| 2020 | Germany | Bayern Munich | 1–0 | UANL | Mexico | Education City Stadium | Al Rayyan | Qatar | 7,411 |
| 2021 | England | Chelsea | 2–1 | Palmeiras | Brazil | Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium | Abu Dhabi | UAE | 32,871 |
| 2022 | Spain | Real Madrid | 5–3 | Al-Hilal | Saudi Arabia | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium | Rabat | Morocco | 44,439 |
| 2023 | England | Manchester City | 4–0 | Fluminense | Brazil | King Abdullah Sports City | Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | 52,601 |
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The new format, which has applied in the 2025 edition, features 32 teams competing for the title at venues within the host nation; 12 teams from Europe, 6 from South America, 4 from Africa, 4 from Asia, 4 from North, Central America and Caribbean, 1 from Oceania, and 1 team from the host nation. Real Madrid holds the record for the most Club World Cup titles, with a total of 5 championships.
The Spanish giants lifted the trophy in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2022, boasting a golden era of its international glories. The current champions are Manchester City, who won their first title in a 4–0 win against Fluminense in the 2023 final, held at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
| Club | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 5 | 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022 |
| FC Barcelona | 3 | 2009, 2011, 2015 |
| Bayern Munich | 2 | 2013, 2020 |
| Corinthians | 2 | 2000, 2012 |
| AC Milan | 1 | 2007 |
| Internacional | 1 | 2006 |
| São Paulo | 1 | 2005 |
| Chelsea | 1 | 2021 |
| Manchester United | 1 | 2008 |
| Liverpool | 1 | 2019 |
| Manchester City | 1 | 2023 |
| Inter Milan | 1 | 2010 |
La Liga is the most successful national league in the competition, with eight titles won. Brazil's Serie A and England's Premier League are second with four titles each. Italy's Serie A and Germany's Bundesliga are fourth with two titles each. Serie A and the Bundesliga remain the only undefeated national leagues that have been playing in the competition. Argentina's Primera Division carries the honor of losing the most finals without ever winning the title, with four defeats.
| Nation | Winners | Runners-up | Finalists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Brazil | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| England | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Italy | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Germany | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Argentina | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| DR Congo | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ecuador | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Morocco | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Japan | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which are the most successful teams in FIFA Club World Cup history?
Real Madrid holds the record for most victories, winning the competition five times since its inception. Teams from Spain have won the tournament the most times, with eight wins produced from that nation.
Has Messi won a Club World Cup?
Lionel Messi has won the Club World Cup multiple times, in 2009, 2011, and 2015.
Has Ronaldo won a Club World Cup?
Cristiano Ronaldo has won the FIFA Club World Cup four times, once with Manchester United and three times with Real Madrid.
How many teams advance from the group stage in the FIFA Club World Cup?
32 teams have advanced from the group stage in the FIFA Club World Cup.
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