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Botafogo Faces Historic Defeat in Club World Cup

Botafogo, a prominent Brazilian football club, has faced its worst-ever defeat against a non-European team in the Club World Cup, falling 3-0 to Pachuca. This marked a disappointing fifth time in which the club has been eliminated before reaching the World Cup final, and notably, it was their earliest exit from the tournament to date. The rules required the Libertadores champions to navigate two rounds—quarter-finals and semi-finals—before qualifying for the final, an unprecedented challenge that put immense pressure on the team.