When the ball gets kicked off the center circle of Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, the United States will go down in history as the first host of the most important soccer tournament created this century.

Flamengo have competed in the Club World Cup twice before. In 2019, they reached the final after defeating Al Hilal in the semifinals but lost 1–0 in extra time to Liverpool. In 2022, they returned but finished third, having lost the semifinal to Al Hilal in a surprise upset before beating Al Ahly for third place.

As LAFC faces English powerhouse Chelsea FC in the Club World Cup, some supporters are caught between two beloved clubs.

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