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Palmeiras Poised for Impact at FIFA Club World Cup in Expanded Format

Posted : 09 June 2025

SE Palmeiras begin their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign in Group A alongside Inter Miami, FC Porto, and Al Ahly, in what is being hailed as the year's biggest club tournament after its expansion to 32 teams. Drawn in a challenging group, Palmeiras are considered the second-strongest side according to Opta analytics, with approximately a 51 % chance of moving beyond the group stage. They open with a crucial fixture against Porto on June 15, followed by matches versus Al Ahly and hosts Inter Miami.

 

Domestically and continentally, Palmeiras have been a dominant force. The club are Brazil’s most successful team and three-time Copa Libertadores champions, backed by a record of defensive solidity, featuring seven clean sheets in eight consecutive victories. Their dependable backline and tactical flexibility under coach Abel Ferreira—a mainstay since 2020 with 10 major trophies to his name—will be key to navigating the knockout stages against top European opposition.

 

Key figures to watch include teenage forward Estêvão, set to depart for Chelsea after the tournament, and right-back Joaquín Piqueréz, a set-piece specialist and creative full-back with notable attacking impact. Estêvão has already become a focal point in Brazil’s Liga fantasy setups, while Piqueréz leads in shots and provides offensive output even from defense.

 

Despite optimism in the group stage, former Brazil international Müller cautions that facing elite European sides like PSG or Atlético Madrid in the Round of 16 could present a different challenge entirely, with European clubs operating on a superior level. Palmeiras will need to sustain their strong form and mental focus if they are to match up to the tournament's biggest names.

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