Real Madrid claimed their second FIFA Club World Cup title by defeating host nation's Kashima Antlers in the final during the 13th edition of the tournament.
Key Facts
- Edition
- 13th FIFA Club World Cup
- Winner
- Real Madrid
- Final Score
- Real Madrid 4–2 Kashima Antlers (AET)
- Host Nation
- Japan
- Defending Champion
- Barcelona (eliminated in UCL QF)
- Real Madrid CWC Titles
- 2nd Club World Cup title
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
As winners of the 2015–16 UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid qualified for the 2016 FIFA Club World Cup held in Japan. Barcelona, the defending champions, were unable to participate after being eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, leaving the slot to Real Madrid as UEFA's representative.
The 2016 FIFA Club World Cup, the 13th edition of the tournament, was hosted by Japan and brought together champions from all six continental confederations plus the Japanese league champion. Real Madrid and Kashima Antlers met in the final, with Real Madrid winning 4–2 after extra time to claim the trophy.
Real Madrid secured their second FIFA Club World Cup title, cementing their status as the dominant club side globally in 2016. The edition was also notable as the second time and first since 2008 that the CONMEBOL representative included no clubs from Argentina or Brazil, reflecting a broader shift in South American club football.
Result
at Japan