Flamengo v Cruz Azul: Rubro-Negro lead Brazilians for Club World Cup goals | OneFootball

Flamengo is about to participate in a world championship for the fifth time in its history, something unprecedented in Brazil

One of the advantages Flamengo has over Cruz Azul (MEX) in this Wednesday’s match (10th) is its tradition in world championships. In addition to the Mexicans being newcomers, the Rubro-Negro is the Brazilian club with the most goals and appearances.

Thus, this Wednesday, Flamengo will make its fifth appearance in the history of the world championship. Palmeiras has participated in four intercontinental editions, while São Paulo, Grêmio, and Santos have played in three.

How many goals does Flamengo have in world championships?

So far, Flamengo has played nine matches and scored 20 goals, making it the Brazilian team that has found the net the most times in world championships. This number could increase against Cruz Azul in Doha, Qatar.

The three goals in 1981 are the ones the fans sing about at every game. That year, Zico and company won Flamengo’s only world title to date.

Is the Intercontinental a world championship?

This year, FIFA held the first edition of the Club World Cup. However, the organization itself stated that the new tournament does not replace the Intercontinental, which still holds world championship status.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Looking for more goals, Flamengo debuts in the 2025 Intercontinental this Wednesday (10th), facing Cruz Azul (MEX). The match kicks off at 2pm (Brasília time), at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, in Qatar, for the quarterfinals of the world championship.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air channel), GE TV (YouTube), and Cazé TV (YouTube) will broadcast the Flamengo match against Cruz Azul.

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