Qualified Teams
| Team | Confederation | Qualification | Participation1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entered in the semi-finals | |||
| Barcelona | UEFA | Winners of the 2010–11 UEFA Champions League | 3rd |
| Santos | CONMEBOL | Winners of the 2011 Copa Libertadores | 1st |
| Entered in the quarter-finals | |||
| Al-Sadd | AFC | Winners of the 2011 AFC Champions League | 1st |
| Espérance | CAF | Winners of the 2011 CAF Champions League | 1st |
| Monterrey | CONCACAF | Winners of the 2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League | 1st |
| Entered in the play-off for quarter-finals | |||
| Auckland City | OFC | Winners of the 2010–11 OFC Champions League | 3rd |
| Kashiwa Reysol | AFC (Host) | Winners of the 2011 J. League Division 1 | 1st |
1 In bold: Previous tournament winners
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