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How did Flamengo qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?

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Flamengo will look to make good on the promise of continental glory three years ago when they return to international competition at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

The Campeonato Brasileiro Série A outfit have a long and famed past among clubs at home, but have so far failed to convert their handful of appearances into silverware.

This time, amid a promising group, they will fancy their chances to progress to the knockout stages - and there, they will take aim at one of the biggest prizes on offer.

But just how did they seal their berth for the revamped Club World Cup, set to take place across the United States between June and July this year? DAZN News has all the information.

 

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How did Flamengo qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?

Flamengo are one of six CONMEBOL teams competing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and qualify as the winners of the 2022 Copa Libertadores.

The Brazilian outfit defeated domestic rivals Athletico Paranaense in a 1-0 encounter to lift the trophy, thanks to an injury-time finish from Gabriel Barbosa.

2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Flamengo schedule

Flamengo have been drawn into Group D, alongside Chelsea (England), Espérance de Tunis (Tunisia) and LAFC (USA).

In order to reach the knockout stages, they must first successfully navigate this opening stage where the top two teams from each group will qualify. 

Group D

DateKO (Local)FixtureVenue
June 169:00 p.m. EDTFlamengo vs. Espérance de TunisLincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
June 202:00 p.m. EDTFlamengo vs. ChelseaLincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
June 249:00 p.m. EDTLAFC vs. FlamengoCamping World Stadium, Orlando

When is the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will begin on Saturday, June 14 when Inter Miami takes on Al Ahly FC at Hard Rock Stadium with the final scheduled for Sunday, July 13 at MetLife Stadium. 

  • Group Stage:  Saturday, June 14 - Thursday, June 26
  • Round of 16:  Saturday, June 28 - Tuesday, July 1
  • Quarter-finals:  Friday, July 4 - Saturday, July 5
  • Semi-finals:  Tuesday, July 8 - Wednesday, July 9
  • Final:  Sunday, July 13

How many teams are playing at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?

In total 32 teams will be competing at the Club World Cup with all international federations represented. 

Inter Miami have also been give a place at the tournament as a result of the United States being the hosts. 

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)Confederation of African Football (CAF)Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF)South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL)Oceania Football Confederation (OFC)Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)
Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)Al AhlyLAFC (USA)Boca Juniors (Argentina)Auckland City (New Zealand)Atletico Madrid (Spain)
Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia)Esperance de TunisMonterrey (Meixco)Botafogo (Brazil) Bayern Munich (Germany)
Ulsan HD (South Korea)Mamelodi SundownsPachuca (Mexico)Flamengo (Brazil) Benfica (Portugal)
Urawa Red Diamonds (JapanWydad ACSeattle Sounders (USA)Fluminense (Brazil) Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
  Inter Miami (USA)*Palmeiras (Brazil) Chelsea (England)
   River Plate (Argentina) Inter Milan (Italy)
     Juventus (Italy)
     Manchester City (England)
     Paris Saint-Germain (France)
     Porto (Portugal)
     Real Madrid (Spain)
     Red Bull Salzburg (Austria)

*denotes host club

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