
The FIFA Club World Cup is nearing its quarter-finals, with the final eight clubs set to compete. The quarter-final matches will take place at MetLife Stadium on July 13th. Several top European teams, including Juventus, Inter, and Manchester City, were eliminated in the round of 16, paving the way for others to pursue the title. This weekend’s four matches promise excitement and drama as teams vie for advancement.
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4. Palmeiras vs. Chelsea
Palmeiras advanced by defeating fellow Brazilian team Botafogo 1-0 and will now face Chelsea, who impressed with a 4-1 win over Benfica. The match was notably delayed for nearly two hours due to severe weather, extending the game to nearly five hours in total. Notably, Palmeiras striker Estevao, soon to join Chelsea after the tournament, may play his last match against his future club.
- Date: Friday, July 4th | Time: 9 PM
- Location: Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, PA
- Live Stream: Available on Dazn (free trial)
- Odds: Palmeiras +280; Draw +220; Chelsea +105
3. Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund
Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid will compete against Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals, marking another chapter in their storied matchups, which include the 2024 Champions League final that Real Madrid won 2-0. Notably, Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid received a yellow card in that match and will miss out, while his brother, now with Dortmund, will also be sidelined.
- Date: Saturday, July 5th | Time: 4 PM
- Location: MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, NJ
- Live Stream: Available on Dazn (free trial)
- Odds: Real Madrid -190; Draw +330; BVB +430
2. Fluminense vs. Al-Hilal
The quarter-finals will feature two surprising entrants. Fluminense secured a 2-0 win to eliminate the 2025 Champions League finalists, while Al-Hilal shocked everyone by defeating Manchester City 4-3. On Friday, one of these unexpected teams will move on to the top four, meeting the victor of the Chelsea vs. Palmeiras encounter.
- Date: Friday, July 4th | Time: 3 PM
- Location: Camping World Stadium – Orlando, FL
- Live Stream: Available on Dazn (free trial)
- Odds: Fluminense +180; Draw +230; Al-Hilal +150
1. PSG vs. Bayern Munich
PSG will face Bayern Munich in what is anticipated as one of the tournament’s most significant clashes. The German giants will meet the reigning champions of the 2024-25 Champions League, with the winner potentially eyeing the title of world champion. PSG has been dominating the tournament, recently winning 4-0 against Inter Miami while Bayern Munich triumphed 4-2 over Flamengo. This match is a must-watch.
- Date: Saturday, July 5th | Time: 12 PM
- Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, GA
- Live Stream: Available on Dazn (free trial)
- Odds: PSG +120; Draw +260; Bayern Munich +210
Fan Take: This round of the FIFA Club World Cup promises thrilling matchups that could reshape narratives in international soccer. The outcomes have the potential to shake up team dynamics and strategies moving forward, making it clear that every match can alter the course of club histories.