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.
