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

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Fluminense will look to build on their reputation as one of South American football's greatest heavyweights when they take to the field at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

The Campeonato Brasileiro Série A outfit, one of Rio's most popular clubs, will head north in search of a place in the knockout rounds, but must come through a tricky group.

With plenty of questions how they will fare against opposition from three other continents, the Tricolor will hope that they have what it takes to progress to the next stages.

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 has all the information.

 

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

Fluminense are one of six CONMEBOL teams competing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and qualify as the winners of the 2023 Copa Libertadores.

Playing in Rio for the final, they defeated Boca Juniors with a 2-1 victory after extra-time to book their place, and finished as runners-up at the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup in their first appearance.

2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Fluminense schedule

Fluminense have been drawn into Group F, alongside Borussia Dortmund (Germany), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) and Ulsan HD (South Korea).

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 F

DateKO (Local)FixtureVenue
June 148:00 p.m. EDTFluminense vs. Borussia DortmundMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
June 193:00 p.m. EDTFluminense vs. Ulsan HDMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
June 239:00 p.m. EDTMamelodi Sundowns vs. FluminenseHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens

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 (Mexico)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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