Brazil takes over the Club World Cup | OneFootball

According to Lance, Brazil has stood out at the current Club World Cup, with Flamengo among four representatives from the nation making notable progress in the tournament. FIFA president Gianni Infantino remarked on the strong impression Brazilian football and its supporters have made in the United States, stating, “The impact of Brazilian football is fantastic here at the Club World Cup. The whole world enjoys Brazilian football. Having four clubs and all four reaching the round of 16 is a fantastic success for Brazilian football. And the fans, I must say, are fantastic. They make everyone fall in love with Brazil.”

Flamengo, alongside Botafogo, Palmeiras, and Fluminense, secured their spots in the competition, helping Brazil register the highest number of participating clubs this year. This achievement is accentuated by Brazil’s broader influence in the tournament: out of 81 nationalities represented among the 32 clubs, Brazilians are the largest group with 141 players registered. Brazilian players also top the scoring charts for the group stage, as 18 different players from the country found the net—outpacing Argentina’s 17 and France’s 11.

By comparison, other nations with multiple clubs in the tournament did not fare as well. Atlético Madrid, representing Spain, exited at the group stage, as did Portugal’s Benfica and Porto. This underlines the consistency and competitive edge of the Brazilian contingent, with all four clubs making it at least to the knockout rounds.

Infantino also addressed the passion of Brazilian fans, sending a message through TV Globo: “To the Brazilian fans, a big hug to all, thank you very much for all that passion, for all the heart of Brazil. The whole world is passionate about Brazil.”

Specific to Flamengo, recent coverage points out the relative scarcity of defeats since Filipe Luís took over, reinforcing the side’s reputation for resilience at the highest level. The club’s presence deep in the tournament once again spotlights Brazil’s tradition of producing competitive squads capable of making an impact on the global stage.

Amid strong performances from its clubs and players, Brazil’s influence at the Club World Cup remains evident. Whether Flamengo or any of their compatriots can translate this strength into reaching the latter stages will be closely watched, but the numbers and impressions so far underscore the country’s prominent role—and the energy backing them from the stands.

Sources: Lance