Fifa - Fifa recently launched a live platform that tracks the ranking which will decide part of the qualifiers for the 2029 Copa do Mundo de Clubes, creating a continuous scoreboard that turns continental campaigns into a real-time race for World Cup berths.
- In short: Palmeiras leads South America with 53 points, while Flamengo already has a guaranteed spot with 51—every Libertadores result from 2025–2028 now matters for 2029 qualification.
Understand the dynamics: how the new platform changes the race
The platform centralizes club performance across the cycle, making accumulated points decisive for complementary slots in the 2029 tournament. It confirms that continental champions—like Flamengo and PSG—are automatically qualified, while other clubs must amass points through their continental runs. For official context on the competition framework, consult FIFA's Club World Cup hub.
The immediate effect: clubs and supporters can monitor standings in real time, turning each Libertadores fixture between 2025 and 2028 into a measurable step toward potential World Cup entry.
"In South America, Palmeiras appears in the lead, totaling 53 points, followed closely by Flamengo, who already has a spot after winning the Libertadores and has 51 points; LDU (Ecuador) is third with 44 points."
Context and impact: slots, limits and the wider picture
The ranking covers performances from 2025–2028 and will feed into the projected allocation for 2029: South America with six slots, Europe with 12, Asia 4, Africa 4, CONCACAF 4, Oceania 1 and one for the host country. There is a two-club-per-country limit under the current model, with exceptions possible if multiple continental champions come from the same nation.
European clubs sit higher numerically—Arsenal leads Europe on 103 points and PSG is second with 97 (already qualified via the Champions League)—which reinforces UEFA's predicted dominance in slot numbers but also raises stakes for South American clubs racing to convert continental runs into World Cup places. Potential hosts listed include Brazil, Spain, Morocco and Qatar, and a host slot could further shift qualification scenarios.
What do you think? Will Palmeiras convert this lead into a World Cup spot in 2029? For more details, check out our specialized section.