LAFC moves into the FIFA Club World Cup 2025-Bouanga shines!

LAFC moves into the FIFA Club World Cup 2025-Bouanga shines!

BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, USA - On June 1, 2025, Los Angeles FC (LAFC) secured the last vacancy for the FIFA World Cup 2025 by defeating Club América 2-1. Denis Bouanga scored the decisive goal in the 115th minute in extra time. This exciting playoff game took place in the BMO Stadium, where a large fan base supported both teams.

In a memorable match, Brian Rodríguez Club América gave the lead through a penalty in the 64th minute. But LAFC replied strongly: In the 89th minute, Igor Jesus scored with a header that marked his first goal for the club. Bouanga's winner finally fell after a deflected shot that saved the team from the risk of a penalty shootout.

a historical victory for LAFC

The triumphant victory not only secures LAFC participation in the World Club Championship, but also guarantees the team at least $ 9.55 million in prize money. In addition, the team, based on their performance in the coming week, could earn up to $ 100 million from FIFA's prize money pool. This participation was only possible after the Mexican club León was disqualified due to regulations on the majority, since León and Pachuca are kept by the same group of owners.

LAFC is now the third team from the Major League Soccer (MLS), which has qualified for the FIFA Club World Championship, together with Inter Miami and Seattle SUONS FC. The Club World Championship itself will take place in the southern United States from June 14 to July 13, 2025 and will be a big event for both the participating teams and their fans.

group draw and upcoming challenges

LAFC will meet strong international rivals in Group D. The first games have already been determined:

• vs. Chelsea (England) on June 16 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta (15:00 et)
• vs. Espérance de Tunis (Tunisia) on June 20 in Geodis Park, Nashville (18:00 et)
• vs. Flamengo (Brazil) on June 24th at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando (21:00 et)

In addition, the team will try to expand its previous successes in Concacaf Champions League after LAFC missed the title twice in the past as Vice Master (2020 and 2023). They reached the quarter -finals this season, but lost to Inter Miami with a total result of 3: 2.

This victory and the associated qualification for the FIFA Club World Championship are not only an important milestone for LAFC, but also proof of the continuous development of football in the USA. After the profit series of three trophies since 2022, including the MLS Cup and the Supporters ’Shield, LAFC could soon receive international recognition on the largest stage.

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