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Palmeiras and Botafogo Set for First All-Brazil Club World Cup Last 16 Clash

Scheduled for June 28 at Lincoln Financial Field, the fixture marks the tournament’s first meeting between teams from the same country.

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Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Round of 16 - Palmeiras v Botafogo - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - June 28, 2025 Palmeiras' Allan in action with Botafogo's Danilo Barbosa REUTERS/Susana Vera
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Round of 16 - Palmeiras v Botafogo - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - June 28, 2025 Botafogo's Vitinho in action with Palmeiras' Estevao REUTERS/Susana Vera

Overview

  • The Round of 16 match on June 28 revives a rivalry that began in 2023 with heated Brazilian league and Copa Libertadores encounters and public spats between club officials.
  • Palmeiras advanced undefeated from Group A after a late 2-2 comeback draw with Inter Miami, with Paulinho and Mauricio scoring in the final minutes.
  • Botafogo reached the knockout stage by finishing second in Group B, highlighted by a shock 1-0 victory over European champions PSG and edging Atletico Madrid on goal difference.
  • Center back Murilo Cerqueira will miss the match due to a thigh injury, prompting Palmeiras to deploy Bruno Fuchs or Micael in the heart of their defense.
  • The winner will face the victor of the Benfica vs Chelsea tie in the quarter-finals, reflecting the expanded 32-team format’s goal of staging varied international contests.