How many times have Liverpool won the FIFA Club World Cup?

Liverpool do not have a storied history in the FIFA Club World Cup but given it's not a major trophy, not many supporters will mind.

As an invitational tournament for winning the UEFA Champions League, the Club World Cup is little more than a novel way to decide who the 'Champions of the World' are.

As such, it's not one of the glamourous trophies in Liverpool's trophy cabinet at Anfield.

How many times have Liverpool won the FIFA Club World Cup?

Just once.

After winning the UEFA Champions League in 2019, Liverpool were invited to take part in the Club World Cup hosted in Qatar.

Liverpool beat Monterrey 2-1 in the semi-finals before facing Flamengo in the final at the Khalifa Stadium in Al Rayyan.

Thanks to a goal from Roberto Firmino, the Reds won the final 1-0 in extra time to lift their first FIFA Club World Cup trophy.

Speaking after the match, Jurgen Klopp battled to find the words to describe his team and their incredible achievements.

“In moments like this, and from a few moments in the past, I struggle to find the right words not in my native language,” he said.

“I struggle to find the words to express my respect for the boys, it was incredible. We did so many good things.

“I saw so many sensationally good performances and I am really happy.

“I think we deserved the win tonight. We were the better side. In the deciding moments we had a really good goalie and in the other moments we were the dominant team so I am really happy."

The Story of Liverpool's FIFA Club World Cup Triumph

Road to the Final

Liverpool entered the tournament in the semi-final stage, facing Mexican side Monterrey.

The match was tightly contested, with Liverpool narrowly securing a 2-1 victory, thanks to a late winner from Roberto Firmino.

This win set up a final against Flamengo, the Copa Libertadores champions from Brazil, promising a clash between two teams with rich histories and strong current form.

The Final: Liverpool vs Flamengo

The final, held at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, was a highly anticipated match. Both teams had their moments in a game that was largely defined by tactical discipline and moments of individual brilliance.

Liverpool and Flamengo were evenly matched throughout the regular 90 minutes, with both sides creating but failing to convert their chances, leading to a goalless draw at the end of regulation time.

Extra Time and the Winning Goal

The deadlock was finally broken in extra time. In the 99th minute, Roberto Firmino, who had been instrumental throughout the tournament, scored the decisive goal.

The play was a result of Liverpool's high press and quick passing, with Firmino finishing a well-constructed move that started from Jordan Henderson's visionary pass, continued with Sadio Mané's assist, and concluded with Firmino's calm finish in the box.

The Significance of the Victory

This victory was particularly meaningful for Liverpool, as it was their first FIFA Club World Cup title, having previously lost in the final in 2005. It confirmed Liverpool's return to the pinnacle of world football and was a testament to the progress the club had made under Klopp.

Winning the Club World Cup also meant Liverpool had secured one of the few major trophies that had eluded them, further cementing their status as one of the most successful clubs in football history.