Who Has Won the Most FIFA Club World Cups? Full List of Past Winners and Champions
Alright, let’s talk about the FIFA Club World Cup, football’s ultimate global bragging rights competition. It’s where the best clubs from every continent roll up their sleeves (and sometimes embarrass themselves) to decide who’s officially the biggest bully on the global block.
The tournament first kicked off in 2000, took a bit of a power nap between 2001 and 2004, and came back refreshed in 2005. And after another break in 2024 for a major facelift, the 2025 edition returned with a bang, now bulked up to a 32-team mega event held every four years. Think of it as the club version of the World Cup, but with more samba, less VAR drama (hopefully), and a lot more jet lag.
But let’s cut to the chase, who’s been bossing this tournament since day one?
Kings of the Club World: Who’s Got the Most Titles?
Real Madrid: 5 Titles
Let’s be real, when it comes to global domination, Real Madrid don’t just show up, they bring the fireworks. The Spanish giants have five Club World Cup titles, won in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2022. That’s more than anyone else and about as routine for them as buying Galácticos every summer.
Barcelona: 3 Titles
Madrid’s eternal rivals, Barcelona, are close behind with three wins (2009, 2011, 2015). Yep, that Pep-era tiki-taka domination spilled over onto the global stage too.
Other Notables
Corinthians: 2 titles, including the first ever in 2000. Brazilian football heritage? Certified.
Chelsea: 2 wins, 2021 and the fresh 2025 title. The Blues love a good comeback story, don’t they?
Bayern Munich: 2 titles (2013, 2020). German efficiency on full display.
Liverpool, Man United, AC Milan, São Paulo, Internacional, Man City: 1 each, because greatness only needs one shot sometimes.
Managerial Mastermind: Pep Guardiola
Quick fun fact: Pep Guardiola is the most decorated manager in Club World Cup history with 4 titles. That’s one each with Barcelona (2009, 2011), Bayern (2013), and Manchester City (2023). Say what you will about his fashion choices, but the man knows how to win trophies.
Full List of FIFA Club World Cup Winners (2000–2025)
| Year | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Chelsea | PSG |
| 2023 | Man City | Fluminense |
| 2022 | Real Madrid | Al-Hilal |
| 2021 | Chelsea | Palmeiras |
| 2020 | Bayern Munich | Tigres UANL |
| 2019 | Liverpool | Flamengo |
| 2018 | Real Madrid | Al-Ain |
| 2017 | Real Madrid | Grêmio |
| 2016 | Real Madrid | Kashima Antlers |
| 2015 | Barcelona | River Plate |
| 2014 | Real Madrid | San Lorenzo |
| 2013 | Bayern Munich | Raja Casablanca |
| 2012 | Corinthians | Chelsea |
| 2011 | Barcelona | Santos |
| 2010 | Internazionale | TP Mazembe |
| 2009 | Barcelona | Estudiantes |
| 2008 | Man United | LDU Quito |
| 2007 | AC Milan | Boca Juniors |
| 2006 | Internacional | Barcelona |
| 2005 | São Paulo | Liverpool |
| 2000 | Corinthians | Vasco da Gama |
Country Power Rankings: Titles by Nation
| Country | Titles | Leading Clubs |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 8 | Real Madrid (5), Barcelona (3) |
| Brazil | 4 | Corinthians (2), São Paulo, Internacional |
| England | 4 | Chelsea (2), Liverpool, Man United |
| Germany | 2 | Bayern Munich |
| Italy | 2 | Inter, AC Milan |
| Argentina | 0 | So close, yet so far (a lot of runner-up medals) |
So there you have it, Real Madrid still rule the world, but Chelsea’s recent surge and Pep’s coaching dominance are hard to ignore. As the new 32-team format kicks off a fresh era, expect more shocks, more underdogs, and maybe a non-European team finally breaking the monopoly. But until then, it’s a Spanish whitewash at the top.
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