Chelsea claimed their first FIFA Club World Cup title, defeating Palmeiras 2–1 in extra time in the 18th edition of the tournament.
Key Facts
- Edition
- 18th FIFA Club World Cup
- Tournament dates
- 3–12 February 2022
- Winner
- Chelsea (first title)
- Final score
- Chelsea 2–1 Palmeiras (AET)
- Semi-final result
- Chelsea 1–0 Al-Hilal
- Host nation
- United Arab Emirates
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Defending champions Bayern Munich failed to qualify after being eliminated in the quarter-finals of the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League. Chelsea, as that season's UEFA Champions League winners, earned the right to represent Europe in the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup held in the UAE.
The 2021 FIFA Club World Cup was contested from 3 to 12 February 2022 in the United Arab Emirates. Chelsea progressed through the semi-finals with a 1–0 win over Saudi side Al-Hilal, then met Brazilian club Palmeiras in the final, requiring extra time to secure a 2–1 victory and claim the title.
Chelsea became FIFA Club World Cup champions for the first time in their history. The result confirmed European dominance in the competition and denied South American representatives Palmeiras, who had reached the final, their first title in this expanded format of the tournament.
Result
at United Arab Emirates