Palmeiras first to reach Club World Cup quarter-finals

WAM
29 Jun 2025, 01:12 GMT+10

PENNSYLVANIA, 28th June, 2025 (WAM) -- Brazil's Palmeiras became the first team to advance to the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup, currently underway in the United States, after defeating compatriots Botafogo 1-0 in a match that extended into extra time.

The all-Brazilian clash, held at Lincoln Financial Field in Pennsylvania, ended goalless in regular time before Paulinho netted the decisive goal in the 100th minute, securing Palmeiras a place in the next round.

Palmeiras will face the winner of the upcoming match between Portugal's Benfica and England's Chelsea, scheduled to take place later this evening.

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