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Palmeiras Aim to Break Goalless Streak Against Injury-Hit Al Ahly at Club World Cup

Palmeiras enter MetLife Stadium as favorites after firing 19 shots at Porto

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Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group A - Palmeiras v Al Ahly - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 19, 2025 Fans leave the stands as the match is suspended due to adverse weather REUTERS/Susana Vera
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group A - Palmeiras v Al Ahly - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 19, 2025 General view as the players walk off the pitch as the match is suspended due to adverse weather REUTERS/Mike Segar
Estevao of Palmeiras during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A match between SE Palmeiras and FC Porto at MetLife Stadium on June 15, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Overview

  • Both teams opened with goalless draws in Group A, making this match decisive for securing a first win
  • Palmeiras’ high-pressing style produced 19 shots against Porto, positioning them as pre-match favorites
  • Al Ahly will be without Emam Ashour for the remainder of the tournament and are also missing Reda Slim, Mohamed Abdallah Ali and Samir Mohamed
  • Palmeiras’ attack is depleted by season-ending injuries to Figueiredo and Bruno Rodrigues
  • The game kicks off at 5 pm BST on Thursday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford and will be streamed live on DAZN