Qualified Teams
| Team | Confederation | Qualification | Participation¹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entered in the semi-finals | |||
| Corinthians | CONMEBOL | Winners of the 2012 Copa Libertadores | 2nd |
| Chelsea | UEFA | Winners of the 2011–12 UEFA Champions League | 1st |
| Entered in the quarter-finals | |||
| Ulsan Hyundai | AFC | Winners of the 2012 AFC Champions League | 1st |
| Al-Ahly | CAF | Winners of the 2012 CAF Champions League | 4th |
| Monterrey | CONCACAF | Winners of the 2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League | 2nd |
| Entered in the play-off for quarter-finals | |||
| Auckland City | OFC | Winners of the 2011–12 OFC Champions League | 4th |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | AFC (Host) | Winners of the 2012 J. League Division 1 | 1st |
1 In bold: Previous tournament winners
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