Africa's best representatives were TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Moroccan club Raja Casablanca, which finished second in 2010 and 2013, respectively. Asia's best representatives were Kashima Antlers from Japan and Al-Ain from the United Arab Emirates, finishing second in 2016 and 2018, respectively. North America's best result was Mexican team UANL, which earned a second-place finish in 2020. These five clubs are the only sides from outside Europe and South America to reach the final.