🇧🇷 All Four Brazilian Titans in Round of 16: A South American Surge
In an extraordinary display of Brazilian football dominance, Flamengo, Palmeiras, Botafogo, and Fluminense have all advanced to the Round of 16 at the revamped 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. This marks the first time in history that four clubs from a single nation have reached the knockout stages—an achievement that underscores the strength, depth, and tactical brilliance of Brazilian club football.
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🔥 The Road to the Knockouts
Fluminense – Group F
Fluminense secured their knockout spot on June 25 with a 0–0 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Despite trailing Borussia Dortmund by two points in Group F, Tricolor’s unbeaten run—one win and two draws—confirmed their runner‑up finish. Veteran goalkeeper Fábio, at age 44, was instrumental, and German Cano rattled the post at 57′, nearly delivering a win. Their disciplined display amidst a sparse crowd of 14,312 punched their ticket to the Round of 16 .
Flamengo – Group D
Flamengo topped Group D with an unbeaten run: a narrow 3–1 win over Chelsea, a draw versus Espérance, and a 1–1 stalemate with LAFC. In that final fixture, they rested key starters, yet responded quickly from conceding through Wallace Yan. Coach Filipe LuÃs prioritized squad rotation but stayed true to the club’s trademark high-possession, aggressive attack .
Palmeiras – Group A
Palmeiras stood tall in Group A, battling through a dramatic 2–2 draw with Inter Miami to secure top spot alongside the MLS side. Late goals from Paulinho and MaurÃcio planted them firmly in the knockouts, highlighting their clutch mentality and group-stage consistency .
Botafogo – Group B
Botafogo registered a stunning 1–0 win over Paris Saint‑Germain, marking a rare South American triumph over a reigning Champions League winner on this stage. Their disciplined, tactically disciplined performance saw them progress as group winners ahead of PSG and Atlético Madrid .
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