Fluminense has been the biggest surprise at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup . In a tournament that featured several European powers like Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, it was easy to assume Fluminense was there as a make-weight.

Chelsea take on Brazilian opposition for the second knockout round running as they aim to reach the Club World Cup final.

EAST RUTHERFORD, Nueva Jersey, EE.UU. (AP) — Thiago Silva cumplirá 41 años de edad en cosa de dos meses, pero sus aportaciones para Fluminense en este Mundial de Clubes han sido extraordinarias en todos los sentidos, desde el infatigable despliegue defensivo hasta las arengas para inspirar a sus compañeros.