TP Mazembe became the first team from outside Europe or South America to reach a FIFA Club World Cup final, marking a historic milestone in club football.
Key Facts
- Tournament dates
- 8–18 December 2010
- Edition
- 7th FIFA Club World Cup
- Final score
- Internazionale 3–0 TP Mazembe
- Inter's world titles
- 3 (including Intercontinental Cup 1964, 1965)
- Host nation
- United Arab Emirates
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Defending champions Barcelona were eliminated from the 2009–10 UEFA Champions League semi-finals by Internazionale, meaning Inter qualified for the Club World Cup as European champions. Meanwhile, TP Mazembe of DR Congo qualified as African champions, and Internacional of Brazil represented South America.
The 2010 FIFA Club World Cup was held in the United Arab Emirates from 8 to 18 December 2010. TP Mazembe defeated South American representatives Internacional in the semi-finals, becoming the first non-European and non-South American side to reach the final, before losing 3–0 to Internazionale in the championship match.
Internazionale claimed their third world club title, adding to the Intercontinental Cup victories of 1964 and 1965. TP Mazembe's run to the final was widely regarded as a breakthrough moment for African club football, demonstrating the growing competitiveness of clubs from outside the traditional powerhouse continents.
Result
at United Arab Emirates