When was the first FIFA Club World Cup held?
FIFA selected Brazil to host the inaugural competition on the 7th of June 1999. Eight new participants joined the tournament including Corinthians, Vasco da Gama, and Real Madrid.
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FIFA selected Brazil to host the inaugural competition on the 7th of June 1999. Eight new participants joined the tournament including Corinthians, Vasco da Gama, and Real Madrid.
Real Madrid holds the record for most titles with five victories. They won in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2022.
Champions receive up to US$125 million under the new financial structure. The revamped 2025 edition featured a record prize pool of US$1 billion.
Tiffany & Co collaborated on the new trophy unveiled on the 14th of November 2024. A world map appears alongside names of all 211 FIFA member associations in thirteen languages plus braille.
The format expanded to 32 teams starting in June 2025. Eight groups of four teams now compete within the host nation.