Europe’s representatives will face their CONCACAF counterparts Monterrey in Wednesday’s semi-final at Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar.
Unlike any other member of Jürgen Klopp’s 20-man travelling squad for the tournament, Shaqiri has played in - and, indeed, won - the Club World Cup before.
The Swiss was part of the Bayern Munich side that beat Raja Casablanca 2-0 in the final of the 2013 edition, and he is relishing the chance to make history by helping Liverpool lift the trophy for the first time.
“It’s special because you play against totally different nations’ clubs, so it’s an amazing experience,” Shaqiri told Liverpoolfc.