2029 Club World Cup: Ranking hurts, but Benfica still in the fight | OneFootball

Benfica currently sits in 17th place in the European qualification ranking for the 2029 Club World Cup, a table based on recent performances in the UEFA Champions League. This position places the Eagles among the teams that, at this stage, would secure a spot in the competition.

This same ranking takes into account the results of the 2024/25 and 2025/26 editions of the lucrative competition. Benfica - who have seen one of their footballers draw attention - reached the play-off this season and the round of 16 in the previous one, earning enough points to remain among the eligible clubs.

Final qualification will also take into account the limit of two teams per country, which further highlights the importance of Benfica’s current position. Even so, the situation may still change, as future editions of the European competition will influence the final standings.

Among the clubs already qualified for the tournament are teams such as Paris Saint-Germain (France), Flamengo (Brazil), Al-Ahli (Saudi Arabia), Pyramids (Egypt) and Cruz Azul (Mexico), winners of their respective continental competitions.

With the ranking still open, Benfica remain in a favorable position to secure a place in the 2029 Club World Cup, depending on their performances in upcoming European campaigns to cement that objective.

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