Liverpool claimed their first FIFA Club World Cup title in December 2019, defeating Flamengo 1–0 after extra time in Qatar.
Key Facts
- Edition
- 16th FIFA Club World Cup
- Host country
- Qatar
- Tournament dates
- 11–21 December 2019
- Final score
- Liverpool 1–0 Flamengo (AET)
- Semi-final result
- Liverpool 2–1 Monterrey
- Defending champion
- Real Madrid (unable to defend)
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Real Madrid, who had won the previous three Club World Cup titles, were eliminated in the round of 16 of the 2018–19 UEFA Champions League, leaving the title open. Liverpool, who went on to win that Champions League, qualified as UEFA's representative for the 2019 edition hosted by Qatar.
The 2019 FIFA Club World Cup was held in Al Rayyan, Qatar, from 11 to 21 December 2019. Liverpool defeated Mexican club Monterrey 2–1 in the semi-finals, then beat Brazilian side Flamengo 1–0 after extra time in the final to claim the title.
Liverpool won the FIFA Club World Cup for the first time in their history, completing a collection of major international honours. The tournament further established Qatar as a host of major football events ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Result
at Al Rayyan, Qatar