Club World Cup Top 32 Tour: Benfica makes his debut in FIFA Club World Cup

With the focus of global football, Portugal's iconic club Benfica will debut in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. As one of two Portuguese teams, Benfica will have the opportunity to show off their strength in this new form of 32-team global football feast, challenge the world's top teams, and strive to win glory for Portuguese football.

Benfica's Club World Cup Group and Schedule

In the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Benfica was assigned to Group C. The opponents of this group include European giant Bayern Munich, Auckland City FC from New Zealand (the only amateur team in this game), and the strong team Boca Youth from Argentina. The confrontation of this group is full of suspense, and Benfica will face exciting challenges in front of these top clubs.

Benfica Group C opponents

Bayern Munich (Germany)

Auckland City (New Zealand)

Boca Youth (Argentina)

Benfica Group C schedule:

June 16 (Monday): Boca Youth vs Benfica - Miami Hard Rock Stadium, 18:00 (local time)

June 20 (Friday): Benfica vs Auckland City FC - Orlando Inter&Co Stadium, 12:00 (local time)

June 24 (Tuesday): Benfica vs Bayern Munich - Charlotte Bank of America体育场，15:00（当地时间）

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How Benfica Qualified for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Benfica Qualified for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup through rankings. In the four-year cycle qualification criteria first released in December 2023, Benfica successfully qualified for his outstanding performance in the Champions League. Especially between 2021 and 2024, Benfica's performance in the Champions League was solid, ensuring that they had a place among the top European clubs, thus gaining the opportunity to participate in this club World Cup.

As one of the most successful clubs in Portugal, Benfica will strive to win the glory of global football for himself in this new form of competition with their deep historical heritage and outstanding skills and tactics.

Benfica's glorious history

Benifica has gone through more than 120 years of ups and downs since its establishment in 1904 and has become one of the symbols of Portuguese football. Whether in Portugal or in European arena, Benfica has shown great influence and historical status.

38 Portuguese League Championship: Benfica is the most successful club in Portuguese League history, with a record 38 league championships.

2 Champions League Championship (1961, 1962): Under the leadership of legendary Hungarian coach Bella Gutman, Benfica won the European Champions League (now the Champions League), establishing their position in European football.

5 Champions League final loss: Although Benfica failed to top again in the Champions League, they reached the final five times and repeatedly became one of the most threatening teams in European football.

Since the 1960s, Benfica has been a strong team in European football, especially in the 1960s, when they repeatedly caused trouble for their opponents in the European arena. Despite this, Benfica fans are still waiting for them to win the European Championship again.

Benfica's iconic player

Benfica's glorious history is inseparable from the contribution of generations of legendary players. Their talents and unremitting efforts have paved the way for the success of the club. Here are a few of the most representative players:

Eusebio

Eusebio, known as the "Black Panther" or "Black Pearl", is one of the greatest players in Benfica's history. As the core of the 1962 Champions League champions, Eusebio helped Benfica win two European Cups and helped Portugal win the third place in the World Cup in 1966. Eusebio has become a legend in the world football world with his amazing goal speed and skills, and his name is forever engraved in Benfica's history.

Mario Coluna

Coluna is known as the "Sacred Monster" and is another legendary player in Benfica. He played for Benfica almost his entire career from 1954 to 1970 and helped the team win two Intercontinental titles. Coluna and Eusebio partnered to form one of the strongest midfield combinations in Benfica's history. Coluna is not only a core player in Benfica, but also an iconic figure in Portuguese football.

Luisao

Luisao is one of the iconic players in Benfica's history, becoming the most honored player in club history with 20 Portuguese League/Cup. Luisao's career spans 15 years, he is one of the longest-serving captains in Benfica's history and has played a key role in several important events. As the team's defense pillar, Louisao's leadership and stability have helped Benfica win domestic and international trophies many times.

Looking forward to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

As the pride of Portuguese football, Benfica will face unprecedented challenges on the stage of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Facing the world's top clubs such as Bayern Munich, Boca Youth and Auckland City FC, Benfica will strive to win the honor of global football for himself.

By strong historical heritage and experience in a series of international competitions, Benfica will demonstrate their technical strength and tactical wisdom in the competition. Although they have repeatedly failed to top the Champions League and intercontinental stadiums, the club's World Cup will provide them with a brand new opportunity. Benfica's players are also eager to bring glory to Portugal and Benfica's fans through this game.

In 2025, Benfica will usher in their first appearance on the global stage. They not only represent the future of Portuguese football, but will also carry the glory of a century-old club and write a new chapter in history.