Boca and River face a tough task to qualify for the 2029 Club World Cup, as per a report by Mundial de Clubes. The Conmebol ranking, which determines the teams that will qualify for the Club World Cup, is led by Flamengo with 74 points, followed by Palmeiras with 70 points and Liga de Quito with 58 points. The top 2 teams in the Conmebol ranking, plus the champions of the Libertadores from 2025 to 2028, will secure a spot in the 2029 Club World Cup.
Boca's poor performance in the 2025 Club World Cup, where they were eliminated in the group stage, has put them at a disadvantage. They have only 10 points in the Conmebol ranking, which is crucial for qualifying for the 2029 Club World Cup. River, on the other hand, has 23 points in the Conmebol ranking, but their chances of qualifying are also uncertain. According to Olé, if Boca and River do not qualify through the Conmebol ranking, they will have to win the Libertadores in 2026 or 2027 to secure a spot in the 2029 Club World Cup.