
One of the biggest clubs in South American soccer history, River Plate, begin their Club World Cup journey when they face Japanese outfit Urawa Red Diamonds.
River Plate earned their spot in the competition thanks to FIFA's CONMEBOL club rankings. When "El Millonario" made the round of 16 in the 2024 Copa Libertadores, they ensured their presence in the Club World Cup. It'll be the first time River Plate plays in the tournament since they defeated arch-rivals Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores final to earn a spot in the 2019 edition of the competition.