Association Football
- 2012 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea (final held in Libreville)
- Champions: Zambia (first title); Runners-up: Côte d'Ivoire; Third place: Mali.
- UEFA Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine (final was held in Kiev)
- Spain defeated Italy 4–0 in the final to successfully defend their 2008 Euro title. This is Spain's third Euro title win overall. It also made Spain the first men's team ever to win three consecutive major international competitions (Euro 2008, 2010 World Cup, Euro 2012).
- 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan
- Champions: France (first title); Runners-up: North Korea; Third place: Ghana.
- 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Japan (final held in Tokyo)
- Champions: United States (third title); Runners-up: Germany; Third place: Japan.
- 2011–12 OFC Champions League
- Auckland City FC defeats AS Tefana 3–1 on aggregate. Auckland City will represent the OFC region in the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup.
- 2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League
- In a matchup of two Mexican teams, Monterrey defeated Santos Laguna 3–2 on aggregate. Monterrey will represent the CONCACAF region in the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup.
- 2011–12 UEFA Champions League (final held in Munich)
- Chelsea defeated Bayern Munich 4–3 on penalties, after a 1–1 draw after extra time. Chelsea will represent the UEFA region in the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup.
- 2012 Copa Libertadores
- Corinthians defeated Boca Juniors 4–1 on points in the two-legged final. Corinthians will represent the CONMEBOL region in the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup.
- 2012 AFC Champions League (final held in Ulsan)
- Ulsan Hyundai defeated Al-Ahli 3–0. Ulsan Hyundai will represent the AFC region in the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup.
- 2012 CAF Champions League
- Al-Ahly defeated Espérance ST 3–2 on aggregate in the two-legged final. Al-Ahly will represent the CAF region in the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup.
- 2012 FIFA Club World Cup in Japan
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