FIFA president congratulates Flamengo on Libertadores win over Palmeiras | OneFootball

Flamengo Secures Spot in the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup

Flamengo reclaimed the Americas this Saturday (29), after defeating Palmeiras 1-0 in the grand final of the Libertadores. Following the red-and-black team’s title, FIFA president Gianni Infantino congratulated Filipe Luís’ squad.

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“Congratulations to Flamengo for their victory in the 2025 Libertadores and for qualifying for the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup. Welcome back to the FIFA Club World Cup and good luck next month in the FIFA Americas Derby at the FIFA Intercontinental Cup in Qatar,” said Infantino.

Is Flamengo Guaranteed in the 2029 Club World Cup?

With the Libertadores title, Flamengo secured a spot in the second edition of the Club World Cup, which will take place in 2029. So far, in addition to the Red-and-Black, Al Ahli (SAU), Cruz Azul (MEX), PSG (FRA), and Pyramids (EGY) are confirmed in the tournament.

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And the Intercontinental Cup?

Additionally, Flamengo will also compete in the Intercontinental Cup in December. Mengão will debut in the tournament on December 10, in Qatar, against Cruz Azul (MEX).

FIFA has not yet announced the stadium for the match, but the game will be held at 2:00 PM (Brasília time). The winner will face Pyramids (EGY) in the semifinal on December 13. Finally, the final will be against PSG (FRA) on the 17th of the same month.

What Is Flamengo’s Next Match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo is already thinking about winning another title in 2025. On Wednesday (03), Filipe Luís’ team faces Ceará at Maracanã, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), for the 37th round of the championship. If they win, Mengão will be crowned champion of the tournament.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match through YouTube, their website, and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air channel), GE TV (YouTube), and SporTV (cable channel) will broadcast the Flamengo vs Ceará match.

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