Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira joked that American soccer fans should channel their patriotic spirit by supporting his team in the quarter-final match against Chelsea at Lincoln Financial Field.
The match will be played on Friday, July 4 local time or early Saturday WIB. July 4 is the US Independence Day from British colonialism.
"We are the underdogs. It could be a good opportunity for the locals to come together with us against England. Because tomorrow, if I'm not mistaken, is Independence Day, against who? England!" Ferreira told The Athletic.
"So join us, support us, because we need your help," he continued.
Brazilian clubs performed well at the 2025 Club World Cup, with four teams, Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo and Palmeiras, advancing to the knockout stages.
