Clubs That Won the FIFA Club World Cup & What to Expect in the 2025 Edition

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is set to be the biggest edition yet, with a new format, more teams, and higher global interest. While many legendary clubs have lifted the trophy, there are still top teams that have never won the FIFA Club World Cup.

In this article, we take a closer look at:

• Which clubs haven’t won the tournament
• The new system for the 2025 edition
• The full list of past winners
• The most successful clubs in the competition
• And answer the big question: When is the FIFA Club World Cup 2025?

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Format: A New Era

The new FIFA Club World Cup system introduces a 32-team tournament, similar to the old international World Cup format. Teams are selected based on performance between 2021 and 2024, alongside FIFA’s updated ranking system.

• 8 groups of 4 teams each
• Top 2 teams from each group qualify for the Round of 16
• From the Round of 16, it's single-elimination
• No third-place match
• Tiebreakers: extra time, followed by penalties if necessary

This new structure ensures more competitive matches and brings fans closer to a World Cup-like experience at the club level.

Who Has Won the FIFA Club World Cup? A Look at the Record

The FIFA Club World Cup winners list includes global giants like:

• Real Madrid – 5 titles (Most successful club in the tournament)
• Barcelona – 3 titles
• Corinthians – 2 titles

But surprisingly, many elite clubs have never lifted the trophy.

Top Clubs That Never Won the FIFA Club World Cup

Some of the biggest football clubs in the world are still chasing their first FIFA Club World Cup title, including:

• Paris Saint-Germain
• Arsenal
• Atlético Madrid
• Roma
• Bayer Leverkusen
• Newcastle United
• Inter Miami (newcomer)

Their fans are eager to see if 2025 is finally their year.

When Is the FIFA Club World Cup 2025?

The tournament will be held in the United States in summer 2025, running from June 15 to July 13, making it the most extensive and anticipated edition in history.

How Many Titles in the FIFA Club World Cup History?

Since its inception in 2000, there have been:

• 20+ editions
• 12 different champions
• European clubs have dominated, but South American teams continue to compete fiercely

Where to Watch the FIFA Club World Cup 2025?

Fans can watch matches via:

• DAZN
• MBC Group (in the Middle East and North Africa)