Football

Palmeiras 2-0 Al Ahly, Club World Cup: Brazilian Side Wins After Weather Disruption

Brazil's Palmeiras registered a 2-0 victory over Egypt's Al Ahly in the FIFA Club World Cup on Thursday in a match that was disrupted by adverse weather conditions at the Metlife Stadium. Palmeiras struck twice early in the second half to build a good lead before weather disrupted proceedings. Once the match resumed, Palmeiras managed to defend their two-goal lead.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A Soccer match Palmeiras vs Al Ahly: Marcos Rocha
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Palmeiras vs Al Ahly | Photo: AP/Seth Wenig

Palmeiras' Marcos Rocha applauds to the fans after the Club World Cup group A soccer match between Palmeiras and Al Ahly in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A Soccer match Palmeiras vs Al Ahly: Marwan Attia
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Palmeiras vs Al Ahly | Photo: AP/Seth Wenig

Al Ahly's Marwan Attia tackles Palmeiras' Emiliano Martinez during the Club World Cup group A soccer match between Palmeiras and Al Ahly in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A Soccer match Palmeiras vs Al Ahly: Ahmed Ramadan
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Palmeiras vs Al Ahly | Photo: AP/Seth Wenig

Al Ahly's Ahmed Ramadan fouls Palmeiras' Joaquin Piquerez during the Club World Cup group A soccer match between Palmeiras and Al Ahly in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A Soccer match Palmeiras vs Al Ahly: Palmeiras fans
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Palmeiras vs Al Ahly | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II

Palmeiras fans cheer during the Club World Cup group A soccer match between Palmeiras and Al Ahly in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A Soccer match Palmeiras vs Al Ahly: Marwan Attia
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Palmeiras vs Al Ahly | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II

Al Ahly's Marwan Attia kicks the ball away from Palmeiras' Estevao during the Club World Cup group A soccer match in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A Soccer match Palmeiras vs Al Ahly: referee Anthony Taylor
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Palmeiras vs Al Ahly | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II

Palmeiras players argue with referee Anthony Taylor during a Club World Cup group A soccer match against Al Ahly in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A Soccer match Palmeiras vs Al Ahly: Jose Manuel Lopez
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Palmeiras vs Al Ahly | Photo: AP/Seth Wenig

Palmeiras' Jose Manuel Lopez celebrates after scoring during the Club World Cup group A soccer match between Palmeiras and Al Ahly in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A Soccer match Palmeiras vs Al Ahly: Jose Manuel
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Palmeiras vs Al Ahly | Photo: AP/Seth Wenig

Palmeiras' players hug Jose Manuel Lopez, right, after he scored during the Club World Cup group A soccer match between Palmeiras and Al Ahly in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A Soccer match Palmeiras vs Al Ahly: Wessam Abou Ali
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Palmeiras vs Al Ahly | Photo: AP/Seth Wenig

Al Ahly's Wessam Abou Ali, center, scores an own goal during the Club World Cup group A soccer match between Palmeiras and Al Ahly in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A Soccer match Palmeiras vs Al Ahly: Raphael Veiga
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Palmeiras vs Al Ahly | Photo: AP/Seth Wenig

Palmeiras' Raphael Veiga, left, and Al Ahly's Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane fight for the ball during the Club World Cup group A soccer match between Palmeiras and Al Ahly in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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