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Matheus Gonçalves’ team secured a spot in the 2029 Club World Cup on Saturday (25)

Flamengo are the first South American team qualified for the 2029 Club World Cup after winning last year’s Libertadores. Asia also already has a team qualified for the tournament. Al Ahli (SAU), home to Flamengo academy product Matheus Gonçalves, lifted the AFC Champions League trophy on Saturday (25) and became the fifth team to secure a place in the FIFA tournament.

WHICH TEAMS HAVE ALREADY SECURED A PLACE IN THE 2029 CLUB WORLD CUP?

The current continental champions are guaranteed a place in the FIFA Club World Cup. In addition to Flamengo and Al Ahli, PSG (FRA), Cruz Azul (MEX), and Pyramids (EGY) have also booked their spots. The last three, in fact, already faced the Most Beloved in the latest edition of the Intercontinental Cup in December last year.

ARE THE CLUB WORLD CUP AND THE INTERCONTINENTAL CUP THE SAME THING?

It is important to note that the Club World Cup is the tournament held every four years, featuring 32 teams. In 2025, Flamengo were knocked out in the round of 16, losing to Bayern Munich (GER). This tournament already has five qualified teams.

The Intercontinental Cup, meanwhile, will take place in December this year and currently has only Al Ahli qualified. For Flamengo to play in the tournament, they will have to win the 2026 Libertadores. In addition, only the 2026 continental champions from the ‘four corners’ of the planet qualify for the competition.

SO HOW DID MATHEUS GONÇALVES’ TEAM WIN ASIA?

Al Ahli won the AFC Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Japan’s Machida Zelvia. The title was secured in extra time, with a goal by Firas Al-Braikan. A product of Flamengo’s academy, Matheus Gonçalves did not take the field and remained on the bench.

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