Benfica reached the Club World Cup via the ranking pathway and were assured of their participation when the criteria for the four-year cycle was first released, given their performances in the UEFA Champions League in that period. More than 120 years after their founding, SL Benfica will stride the global stage at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ as one of two Portuguese sides eager to impress at the new 32-team tournament. Here, FIFA profiles the Lisbon giants with details of who they will play in the group phase, their path to the tournament and rise to prominence as well as some legendary figures at the club.