One of the biggest clubs in South American soccer history, River Plate, begin their Club World Cup journey when they face Japanese outfit Urawa Red Diamonds.
River Plate earned their spot in the competition thanks to FIFA's CONMEBOL club rankings. When "El Millonario" made the round of 16 in the 2024 Copa Libertadores, they ensured their presence in the Club World Cup. It'll be the first time River Plate plays in the tournament since they defeated arch-rivals Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores final to earn a spot in the 2019 edition of the competition.
Urawa are one of the biggest clubs in Japan and, as 2022 AFC Champions League winners, they secured a spot in the Club World Cup. Although one of the most modest teams in the competition, this will be the Red Diamonds' third trip to the Club World Cup, once finishing fourth.
With Inter Milan and Liga MX side Monterrey making up the rest of Group E, River Plate will be expected to open the tournament with a victory against what the odds say is the weakest team in the group.
Here's guide to this Club World Cup clash.






