Real Madrid won their third consecutive FIFA Club World Cup title in 2018, becoming the outright record winners of the competition.
Key Facts
- Edition
- 15th FIFA Club World Cup
- Host nation
- United Arab Emirates
- Tournament dates
- 12 to 22 December 2018
- Final score
- Real Madrid 4–1 Al Ain
- Consecutive titles
- 3 (Real Madrid)
- Sponsorship name
- FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 presented by Alibaba Cloud
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Real Madrid qualified for the 2018 FIFA Club World Cup as defending champions, having won the previous two editions. Seven clubs participated, representing winners of the six continental confederations and the UAE's domestic league champion, Al Ain.
The 15th FIFA Club World Cup was held in the United Arab Emirates from 12 to 22 December 2018. Real Madrid faced Al Ain in the final, winning 4–1 to claim the tournament title for the third consecutive year.
By winning the 2018 edition, Real Madrid broke their tie with FC Barcelona and became the outright record winners of the FIFA Club World Cup, cementing their dominance in the competition across three straight tournaments.
Result
at United Arab Emirates