[4] The tournament was originally planned to take place in late 2021 in Japan, but was moved to February 2022 in the United Arab Emirates due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

[5] Chelsea won the match 2–1 after extra time for their first FIFA Club World Cup title.

[6] Chelsea reached their second FIFA Club World Cup Final in two appearances, having done so previously in 2012, which they lost to Corinthians.

[7][8] Palmeiras were competing in the FIFA Club World Cup for the second consecutive time, having finished fourth in 2020.

[14] Palmeiras too entered the Club World Cup in the semi-finals stage, where they played African champions Al Ahly of Egypt.