Palmeiras take on the visitors Al Ahly in the round 2 match of FIFA Club World Cup. The match will be played on Thursday, June 19th at MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ).
Palmeiras continue to set high expectations for themselves. Verdão have long been one of Brazil’s most popular and relatively successful clubs. But since Abel Ferreira’s appointment in 2020 — an eternity by Brazilian standards — they’ve elevated to another level. The young Portuguese manager has delivered multiple trophies, including two Série A titles and two Copa Libertadores triumphs. By comparison, 2024 felt like a dry spell: only the state championship was won, while the national title slipped to Botafogo. That disappointment lingered into 2025, with a loss to Corinthians in the Paulista final and mixed league form — despite leading early on, defeats to Flamengo and Cruzeiro spoiled the momentum. In Libertadores, though, they’ve been flawless with six group-stage wins. The Club World Cup opener against Porto ended in a dull 0-0.
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Al Ahly remain true to their nickname in Egypt and across Africa. With 45 domestic titles and 12 CAF Champions League crowns — four of those coming since 2020 — they are Africa’s dominant club. They were on track for another continental final this year, drawing 0-0 away to Mamelodi Sundowns before a heartbreaking stoppage-time own goal ended their run in the home leg. Domestically, they still managed to edge out Pyramids FC by two points for the league title. In their Club World Cup debut against Inter Miami, Al Ahly had their chances — even from the penalty spot — but were denied by keeper Óscar Ustari in a goalless draw. Their defensive solidity remains impressive, but attacking sharpness has faltered at times.
These clubs met twice in the old-format FIFA Club World Cup. Al Ahly won the first encounter in 2021 on penalties after a 0-0 draw, while Palmeiras earned revenge a year later with a regulation-time victory. The Brazilians have more big-match experience at this level and should have enough quality to get the job done. Back Palmeiras to win.
Prediction for the match: Palmeiras to win.
