Group Stage Recap
All group stage matches of the Club World Cup have concluded. Among the six participating South American teams, four advanced to the knockout stage, while two were eliminated. Notably, all four Brasileirão (Brazilian Serie A) teams qualified, whereas both Argentine Super League sides finished third in their groups and failed to secure progression in the final round.
Of the six teams, two finished as group winners, two as runners-up, and two in third place. The Brasileirão quartet stood out, losing only one match in the entire group stage (Botafogo vs. Atletico Madrid).
Overall South American Performance
South American teams recorded a combined record of 7 wins, 8 draws, and 3 losses, scoring 24 goals and conceding 16.
Highest goals scored: Flamengo (6 goals)
Fewest goals scored: Botafogo, River Plate (3 goals each)
Most points: Flamengo (7 points)
Fewest points: Boca Juniors (2 points)
Fewest goals conceded: Four Brasileirão teams tied (2 goals each)
Most goals conceded: Boca Juniors (5 goals)
Individual Team Results
Qualified Teams:
Flamengo: 2 wins, 1 draw, 7 points; 6 goals scored, 2 conceded. Group winners.
Palmeiras: 1 win, 2 draws, 5 points; 4 goals scored, 2 conceded. Group winners.
Botafogo: 2 wins, 1 loss, 6 points; 3 goals scored, 2 conceded. Group runners-up.
Fluminense: 1 win, 2 draws, 5 points; 4 goals scored, 2 conceded. Group runners-up.
——— Eliminated Teams ———
River Plate: 1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss, 4 points; 3 goals scored, 3 conceded. Finished 3rd in group.
Boca Juniors: 2 draws, 1 loss, 2 points; 4 goals scored, 5 conceded. Finished 3rd in group.
