🌎 The Club World Cup guide to...Palmeiras | OneFootball

Our guide to all 32 clubs participating at the FIFA Club World Cup continues.

You can check out the full list so far here.

Today we're looking at...Palmeiras.

How did they qualify for the Club World Cup?

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Palmeiras secured their spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup by winning the 2023/24 Copa Libertadores, South America's premier club competition. This victory earned them direct entry into the tournament.

History at the Club World Cup

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Palmeiras has participated in two editions of the FIFA Club World Cup. Their most notable performance came in 2021 when they reached the final but were narrowly defeated by Chelsea.

How did they perform in the 2024/25 season?

At the time of writing, Palmeiras are the best team in Brazil and arguably the best in all of South America. The Sao Paulo side are currently top of their domestic league and are through to the

Who is the coach?

Palmeiras are managed by Portuguese coach Abel Ferreira. Since joining the club in 2020, Ferreira has led Palmeiras to two Copa Libertadores titles and two Brazilian championships.

Who is their star player?

Palmeiras' standout player is Estêvão Willian, an 18-year-old winger who has been compared to some of the game's greats. Known for his dribbling, creativity and finishing ability, Estêvão has signed for Chelsea but will remain with Palmeiras for the Club World Cup.

Expected performance at the Club World Cup

Palmeiras have been drawn alongside Inter Miami, Al Ahly and Porto in Group A and will fancy their chances to finish in the top two.

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