Is the Intercontinental Cup the same as the Club World Cup?

Is the Intercontinental Cup the same as the Club World Cup? The predecessor of the Club World Cup was the Toyota Cup (Intercontinental Cup) held from 1960 to 2004. In 2005, FIFA officially launched the Club World Cup, and the 2025 Club World Cup ushered in major reforms. Today we will take a look at the difference between the InterContinental Cup and the Club World Cup.

Now, the Intercontinental Cup and the Club World Cup are two club events operated in parallel by FIFA. The FIFA Intercontinental Cup is positioned as a small elite event, and is only participated by club champions of the 6 continents; the FIFA Club World Cup is upgraded to a top global club event after reform in 2025, expanding to 32 teams. The competition system is similar to the World Cup, covering group stages and knockout rounds. The goal is to complement the World Cup and create a "super IP" at the club level.