FIFA Club World Championship

Played for the first time in 2000 (but see note in following paragraph), in a 8-team format and with a "home team" among the selected/invited teams. After the second edition was first scheduled to 2001, then postponed to 2003 and eventually cancelled, the tournament returned in 2005, replacing the traditional Toyota Cup, in a new 6-team format with the participation of six continental champions. In 2007, the tournament was increased to a 7-team format, with the inclusion of one berth to the host country.

In March 2007 it was reported that FIFA accepted a request by CBF and Palmeiras to consider the 1951 Copa Rio de Janeiro as the first official Club World Championship. A definite decision was taken on December 16, 2007, by the FIFA Executive Committee: no tournaments other than those organised by FIFA in 2000 and since 2005 will be considered Club World Championships.

In 2009 and 2010 the tournament is organised in the United Arab Emirates, before returning to Japan in 2011.

Palmares

Year Winners Runners-up 3rd Place 2000 Corinthians Vasco da Gama Necaxa 2001 cancelled 2002 not held 2003 not held 2004 not held 2005 São Paulo Liverpool Dep. Saprissa 2006 Internacional Barcelona Al-Ahly Cairo 2007 Milan Boca Juniors Urawa Red Diamonds 2008 Manchester United LDU de Quito Gamba Osaka 2009 Barcelona Estudiantes Pohang Steelers 2010

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Last updated: 17 February 2010