
LAFC didn’t have the FIFA Club World Cup on their radar to start the season. Still, they are ready to take on the world’s best after a surprise qualification to the tournament, replacing Club Léon after defeating Club América in a one-match playoff.
The Black and Gold trailed in the final few minutes of their qualifying match, but got a 89th-minute tying goal from Igor Jesus, before Denis Bouanga scored in extra time to send them to the tournament.