Bayern Munich claimed their first FIFA Club World Cup title in the 10th edition of the tournament, held in Morocco.
Key Facts
- Edition
- 10th FIFA Club World Cup
- Host country
- Morocco
- Tournament dates
- 11–21 December 2013
- Final score
- Bayern Munich 2–0 Raja Casablanca
- Bayern Munich title
- First Club World Cup title for Bayern Munich
- Notable milestone
- Raja Casablanca first club to play all four rounds
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
The 2013 FIFA Club World Cup was organized as an annual competition bringing together winners of FIFA's six continental confederations and the host nation's league champions. Defending champions Corinthians were absent, having been eliminated in the round of 16 of the 2013 Copa Libertadores, with Atlético Mineiro taking their place as South American representatives.
Hosted by Morocco and played from 11 to 21 December 2013, the tournament saw Moroccan club Raja Casablanca make history by becoming the first club to compete in all four rounds, advancing to the final. However, European champions Bayern Munich defeated Raja Casablanca 2–0 in the final, while Atlético Mineiro were beaten in the semi-finals by Raja Casablanca.
Bayern Munich secured their first FIFA Club World Cup title with a 2–0 victory over Raja Casablanca, establishing themselves as world club champions for the first time. Raja Casablanca's run to the final, despite entering in the play-off for the quarter-finals, highlighted the competitive potential of African clubs against continental champions.
Result
at Morocco