Fluminense have wildly exceeded expectations in the United States this summer, and are now on the cusp of their second Club World Cup final. Only Chelsea, who boast an almost 10-times-greater annual wage bill than the Brazilians, stand in their way.

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Fluminense are relishing their role as the Club World Cup's underdogs ahead of Tuesday's semi-final against Chelsea, with manager Renato Gaucho embracing an "us against the world" mentality that has carried the Brazilian side to an improbable run.