FIFA pays Flamengo a fortune, here’s why | OneFootball

Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo, and Palmeiras received payments from FIFA this Tuesday (30th)

The coffers of Flamengo are fuller! This Tuesday (30th), FIFA transferred money related to the campaign of Rubro-Negro and the other clubs in the Club World Cup, held between June and July in the United States. O Mais Querido received today US$ 7.5 million (about R$ 40 million) for reaching the round of 16.

Previously, Flamengo had already received US$ 15.2 million (about R$ 82 million) from FIFA for participating in the Club World Cup. In addition, the club earned another US$ 4 million (R$ 22 million) for the victories over Espérance (TUN) and Chelsea (ENG). The draw with Los Angeles (USA) was worth US$ 1 million (R$ 5.5 million).

It is important to note that these figures are gross amounts, as they are subject to taxes in the United States and Brazil. Therefore, the actual amounts should be lower. Thus, there is anticipation for the financial statement that will be released by Flamengo at the end of the year to know the real numbers.

WHAT WAS FLAMENGO'S CAMPAIGN IN THE CLUB WORLD CUP?

Flamengo finished first in their group. In their debut, they beat Espérance 2-0. Later, there was the epic match against Chelsea, with a comeback victory, 3-1. With the reserves, Rubro-Negro drew 1-1 with Los Angeles. In the round of 16, Fla was eliminated by Bayern Munich (GER), 4-2.

WHAT DOES FLAMENGO NEED TO DO TO PLAY IN THE NEXT CLUB WORLD CUP?

The next Club World Cup in this format will be in 2029. To qualify for the tournament, Flamengo needs to win one of the next four editions of the Libertadores. In the 2025 edition, there are three games left to win the trophy, as Rubro-Negro is in the semifinals and will face Racing (ARG) on October 22 and 29.

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