Jeddah, December 19, 2023, The Brazilian football team Fluminense made history by qualifying for the final of the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup after a convincing 2-0 victory against the Egyptian team Al-Ahly on Monday at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah.
Fluminense took the lead in the 71st minute with a goal by Jhon Arias, who converted a penalty caused by Egyptian defender Mohamed Abdel-Moneim after a skillful dribble by Fluminense’s full-back Marcelo da Silva. The second goal came in the 90th minute when John Kennedy found the back of the net.
This triumph marks a significant achievement for Fluminense, securing a spot in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup for the first time in the club's history. The final is scheduled to take place next Friday at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.
Fluminense will face the winner of Tuesday's semi-final, featuring the Asian champion, Urawa of Japan, against the European champion, Manchester City. The 2023 FIFA Club World Cup, making its debut in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is set to conclude on December 22, 2023. The tournament has showcased thrilling matches and highlighted the Kingdom's commitment to hosting top-level international football events.
