Brazilian giants immortalised on new Club World Cup trophy | OneFootball

Flamengo’s participation in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup has already left a mark before a ball has been kicked. The club’s name is among those etched onto the newly unveiled tournament trophy, a detail confirmed as part of FIFA’s push to highlight every participant’s role in the competition’s global tapestry.

This new trophy, crafted in collaboration with Tiffany & Co., boasts several distinct features. Along its outer rim, the names of all involved clubs—including Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo, and Palmeiras—are engraved, a visual representation of their historic presence in the expanded Club World Cup. There is also reserved space to engrave the emblems of future champions for up to 24 editions, underscoring the tournament’s intended legacy.

FIFA’s design also incorporates text in 13 languages plus Braille, an effort to make the symbolism of the event accessible to fans around the world. Notably, the trophy displays the alignment of the solar system as it will appear on June 13, 2025, the tournament’s opening day—a small but unusual touch that ties the competition to a specific point in time.

Having Flamengo’s name permanently inscribed on a global trophy is a statement of the club’s stature and continental achievements in recent years. Their confirmed participation comes not only as a reward for success on the pitch, but as a symbol of the club’s continued relevance on the international stage. Recent years have seen Flamengo’s squad and supporters alike embrace the challenge of representing Brazilian football abroad, and this latest recognition furthers that narrative.

The strategic move by FIFA to recognize every participant on the trophy, not just eventual winners, is meant to emphasize the inclusive spirit of the reimagined competition. With the expanded format including more clubs from across the globe, Flamengo’s presence alongside their Brazilian contemporaries signals the region’s competitive depth and enduring influence on the world game.

For Flamengo, the 2025 Club World Cup promises another opportunity to chase silverware and measure themselves against the best, but the early engraving of their name on the trophy ensures their legacy is already intertwined with the latest evolution of the tournament.

Source: Globo