European/South American Cup

The European/South American Cup, commonly referred to as the Intercontinental Cup, and also known as the World Club Championship or Toyota Cup, was a football competition endorsed by UEFA and CONMEBOL, contested between the winners of the European Champions League and the South American Copa Libertadores in a match played each December at the Yokohama International Stadium, Japan.

Cup Format

From 1960 to 1979, the Intercontinental Cup was played in two legs. Between 1960 and 1968, the cup was decided on points only, the same format used by CONMEBOL to determine the winner of the Copa Libertadores final through 1987. Because of this format, a third match was needed when both teams were tied on points. From 1969 through 1979, the competition adopted the European standard method of aggregate score, with away goals.

Related Topics:
1960 - 1979 - 1968 - CONMEBOL - 1987 - 1969 - European - Away goals

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Starting in 1980, the final became a single match. Up until 2000, the matches were held at Tokyo's National Stadium. Finals after 2001 were held at the Yokohama International Stadium, venue of the {{Wc|2002}} final.

Related Topics:
1980 - 2000 - Tokyo's - 2001 - Yokohama International Stadium

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