The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup runs from June 14 to July 13 in the United States. It now features 32 clubs, emulating the FIFA World Cup.
This expansion increases global representation and strengthens competition. The Round of 16 begins on June 28, marking the knockout phase’s official start.
Draw regulations dictated that the top two teams in each group would progress. The group stage concluded with the following matchups confirmed by verified sources:
Palmeiras vs. Botafogo, Benfica vs. Chelsea, Inter Milan vs. Fluminense, Manchester City vs. Al-Hilal. PSG vs. Inter Miami, Flamengo vs. Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund vs. Monterrey, and Real Madrid vs. Juventus.
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FIFA’s style ensures group winners meet group runners-up from other brackets. This prevents group-stage rematches and creates a more diverse Round of 16 slate.
Fixtures and venues
Fixtures will take place in key U.S. cities, including Atlanta, Miami, and Philadelphia. Venues like Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Hard Rock Stadium are set to host matches.
The knockout games will run from June 28 to July 1. For example, Palmeiras meet Botafogo in Philadelphia on the opening day at 3 p.m. Eastern Time.
Organizers have provided full scheduling details through platforms such as FOX Sports. These guides help spectators and analysts track match times and locations precisely.
With fixtures, squads, and venues fully confirmed, global attention now shifts to performance.
Conclusively, the Club World Cup enters a critical stage and the countdown to drama begins.
