Every Club World Cup Champion Revealed: The Complete Winners' Hall of Fame
Teams from around the world have participated in the FIFA Club World Cup throughout the past 25 years, with the most recent tournament showcasing powerhouse clubs from all six continental football confederations.
The inaugural Club World Cup, originally called the FIFA Club World Championship, began in Brazil during 2000. This tournament brought together teams from every continent, all vying to claim the title of the world's premier club team.
After a five-year hiatus, the competition resumed in 2005 and subsequently became an annual event largely controlled by the current UEFA Champions League titleholders.
To enhance the tournament's competitiveness, FIFA unveiled a revamped format in 2025, incorporating an unprecedented 32 teams from UEFA (Europe), CONMEBOL (South America), AFC (Asia), CAF (Africa), Concacaf (North & Central America) and OFC (Oceania). The champion of this 21st Club World Cup edition will make history as the first team to conquer the expanded tournament format.
Below is a comprehensive overview of all Club World Cup champions throughout history.
Complete List of Club World Cup Champions
Year | Champions | Final Score | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|
2023 | Manchester City | 4–0 | Fluminense |
2022 | Real Madrid | 5–3 | Al Hilal |
2021 | Chelsea | 2–1 | Palmeiras |
2020 | Bayern Munich | 1–0 | UANL |
2019 | Liverpool | 1–0 | Flamengo |
2018 | Real Madrid | 4–1 | Al Ain |
2017 | Real Madrid | 1–0 | Grêmio |
2016 | Real Madrid | 4–2 | Kashima Antlers |
2015 | Barcelona | 3–0 | River Plate |
2014 | Real Madrid | 2–0 | San Lorenzo |
2013 | Bayern Munich | 2–0 | Raja Casablanca |
2012 | Corinthians | 1–0 | Chelsea |
2011 | Barcelona | 4–0 | Santos |
2010 | Inter Milan | 3–0 | TP Mazembe |
2009 | Barcelona | 2–1 | Estudiantes |
2008 | Manchester United | 1–0 | L.D.U. Quito |
2007 | AC Milan | 4–2 | Boca Juniors |
2006 | Internacional | 1–0 | Barcelona |
2005 | São Paulo | 1–0 | Liverpool |
2000 | Corinthians | 0–0 (4–3 pens) | Vasco da Gama |
Manchester City claimed the most recent championship in 2023 through a commanding 4–0 triumph over Fluminense. The English Premier League club had an opportunity to retain their crown this summer, but were eliminated in the round of 16 by Al Hilal.
Throughout recent years, European powerhouses have controlled the Club World Cup, with teams like Real Madrid, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Barcelona trading the championship among themselves.
The most significant surprise in the past 15 years occurred when Corinthians defeated Chelsea in 2012, marking the first time a non-European team captured the Club World Cup since Internacional achieved this feat in 2006.
Which Club Has Claimed the Most Club World Cup Championships?
Rank | Teams | Club World Cup Titles | Years Won |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Real Madrid | 5 | 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022 |
2 | Barcelona | 3 | 2009, 2011, 2015 |
3 | Bayern Munich | 2 | 2013, 2020 |
4 | Corinthians | 2 | 2000, 2012 |
Real Madrid holds the record for most Club World Cup championships with five victories. The Madrid-based club secured the trophy in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2022.
Barcelona follows with three Club World Cup championships. The Catalan side conquered the tournament in 2009, 2011 and 2015. They might have possessed four titles, but suffered defeat against Internacional in 2006.
Bayern Munich and Corinthians represent the only other clubs to capture the Club World Cup on multiple occasions. Both teams have secured the tournament twice throughout their histories, with Corinthians' initial triumph occurring during the very first Club World Cup edition.