Cruz Azul's 2025 is not ever as they will participate in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup in Qatar. Cruz Azul will be playing against Flamengo from Brazil.
Cruz Azul is in the competition after winning the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup over the Vancouver Whitecaps. Cruz Azul defeated the Whitecaps 5-0 with goals from Igancio Rivero, Lorenzo Faravelli, Angel Sepulveda, who scored two goals, and Matheusz Bogusz on June 1, 2025.
Flamengo is in the competition after winning the 2025 Copa Libertadores over Palmeiras. Flamengo defeated Palmeiras 1-0 with a goal from Danilo on November 29, 2025.
This will be the first time both Cruz Azul and Flamengo have played each other in their history. Both teams are qualified for the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup.
The match will be played at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar. The winner of the match will play against Pyramids FC in the third round of the competition. The winner of the third round will play in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final against PSG.
Cruz Azul has not lost in their last four matches, despite being eliminated from the Apertura 2025 in the semifinals to Tigres. Cruz Azul were eliminated after drawing 2-2 on aggregate with Tigres.
Flamengo is unbeaten in its last five matches across all competitions. Over the weekend, Flamengo drew 3-3 with Mirassol in the Serie A of Brazil.
Where to Watch Cruz Azul vs Flamengo
Cruz Azul vs Flamengo will kick off at 12 p.m. ET/ 9 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 8 p.m. local time in Qatar.
The match will be shown on select TV channels in the United States and in Mexico.
In the United States, Cruz Azul vs Flamengo will be available to watch on beIN Sports, beIN Sports En Español, CL beIN Sports English, and Globo.
In Mexico, the match will be available to watch through the FIFA+ streaming service on their website or on the app.
Can Cruz Azul beat Flamengo to advance to the next round of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup?