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Palmeiras 1-0 Botafogo, FIFA Club World Cup: Verdao Storm Into Last Eight

Palmeiras became the first team to seal a berth in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter-finals after beating Brazilian rivals Botafogo in their round of 16 match at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday (June 28, 2025). After the match ended goalless in the regulation time, Paulinho found the bottom left corner with a clean strike in the 100th minute for the Sao Paulo giants to take the lead. Botafogo could not find an equaliser in extra time and were thus knocked out of the competition.

Palmeiras Vs Botafogo FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round Of 16 match in Philadelphia_Alexander Barboza
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round Of 16: Palmeiras Vs Botafogo | Photo: AP/Matt Rourke

Botafogo's Alexander Barboza (20), embraced by Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira, and Botafogo's John (12) are consoled after the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Palmeiras and Botafogo in Philadelphia.

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Palmeiras Vs Botafogo FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round Of 16 match in Philadelphia
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round Of 16: Palmeiras Vs Botafogo | Photo: AP/Chris Szagola

Palmeiras players and staff celebrate their team's 1-0 victory in extra time over Botafogo at the end of the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Palmeiras and Botafogo in Philadelphia.

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Palmeiras Vs Botafogo FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round Of 16 match in Philadelphia_Richard Rios
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Palmeiras' Richard Rios (8) and Gustavo Gomez (15) react after referee Francois Letexier issued a red to Gomez during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Palmeiras and Botafogo in Philadelphia.

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Palmeiras Vs Botafogo FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round Of 16 match in Philadelphia_Weverton
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Palmeiras' goalkeeper Weverton makes a save during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Palmeiras and Botafogo in Philadelphia.

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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round Of 16: Palmeiras Vs Botafogo | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum

Palmeiras' Paulinho celebrates during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Palmeiras and Botafogo in Philadelphia.

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Palmeiras Vs Botafogo FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round Of 16 match Philadelphia_Paulinho, Piquerezd
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round Of 16: Palmeiras Vs Botafogo | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum

Palmeiras' Paulinho, left, celebrates with Joaquin Piquerezd after scoring the opening goal during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Palmeiras and Botafogo in Philadelphia.

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Palmeiras Vs Botafogo FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round Of 16 match in Philadelphia_Bruno Fuchs
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round Of 16: Palmeiras Vs Botafogo | Photo: AP/Chris Szagola

Botafogo's goalkeeper John clears the ball away from Palmeiras' Bruno Fuchs, center, and Vitor Roque during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Palmeiras and Botafogo in Philadelphia.

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Palmeiras Vs Botafogo FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round Of 16 match in Philadelphia_Vitor Roque
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round Of 16: Palmeiras Vs Botafogo | Photo: AP/Matt Rourke

Palmeiras' Vitor Roque (9) attempts a bicycle kick during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Palmeiras and Botafogo in Philadelphia.

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Palmeiras Vs Botafogo FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round Of 16 match in Philadelphia_Bruno Fuchs
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Palmeiras' Bruno Fuchs reacts after a missed shot during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Palmeiras and Botafogo in Philadelphia.

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Palmeiras Vs Botafogo FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round Of 16 match in Philadelphia_Allan
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round Of 16: Palmeiras Vs Botafogo | Photo: AP/Matt Rourke

Botafogo's Allan (25) and Palmeiras' Estevao (41) battle for the ball during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Palmeiras and Botafogo in Philadelphia.

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