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This summer, the United States will host an enhanced edition of the FIFA Club World Cup, featuring 32 teams across 11 cities in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. Over the course of a month, fans will witness an electrifying competition to determine the world’s top club, moving beyond just national team accolades.
"In this tournament, we will find out who stands as the world’s best player and club," remarked FIFA President Gianni Infantino, hinting at this revamped format that redefines global club competition.
Star players like Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, Ousmane Dembélé, Weston McKennie, and Denzel Dumfries will highlight the action as teams vie for the prestigious title. Here are the confirmed matchups for the knockout stage:
Round of 16 (June 28 – July 1)
Saturday, June 28th
- Palmeiras 1, Botafogo 0
- Chelsea 4, Benfica 1
Sunday, June 29th
- Paris Saint-Germain 4, Inter Miami 0
- Bayern Munich 4, Flamengo 2
Monday, June 30th
- Inter Milan vs. Fluminense (3 pm ET) – Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
- Manchester City vs. Al Hilal (9 pm ET) – Camping World Stadium, Orlando
Tuesday, July 1st
- Real Madrid vs. Juventus (3 pm ET) – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
- Borussia Dortmund vs. Monterrey (9 pm ET) – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Quarterfinals (July 4th-5th)
July 4th
- TBD vs. TBD (3 pm ET) – Camping World Stadium, Orlando
- Chelsea vs. Palmeiras (9 pm ET) – Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
July 5th
- Paris Saint-Germain vs. Bayern Munich (12 pm ET) – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- TBD vs. TBD (4 pm ET) – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Semi-finals (July 8th-9th)
July 8th
- TBD vs. TBD (3 pm ET) – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
July 9th
- TBD vs. TBD (3 pm ET) – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Final (July 13th)
- TBD vs. TBD (3 pm ET) – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Group Stage Rankings 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
Group A
- Palmeiras (Brazil): 3 Matches, 1 Win, 2 Draws, 0 Losses, 5 Points
- Inter Miami: 3 Matches, 1 Win, 2 Draws, 0 Losses, 5 Points
- Porto (Portugal): 3 Matches, 0 Wins, 2 Draws, 1 Loss, 2 Points
- Al Ahly (Egypt): 3 Matches, 0 Wins, 2 Draws, 1 Loss, 2 Points
Group B
- Paris Saint-Germain (France): 3 Matches, 2 Wins, 0 Draws, 1 Loss, 6 Points
- Botafogo (Brazil): 3 Matches, 2 Wins, 0 Draws, 1 Loss, 6 Points
- Atletico Madrid (Spain): 3 Matches, 2 Wins, 0 Draws, 1 Loss, 6 Points
- Seattle: 3 Matches, 0 Wins, 0 Draws, 3 Losses, 0 Points
Group C
- Benfica (Portugal): 3 Matches, 2 Wins, 1 Draw, 0 Losses, 7 Points
- Bayern Munich (Germany): 3 Matches, 2 Wins, 0 Draws, 1 Loss, 6 Points
- Boca Juniors (Argentina): 3 Matches, 0 Wins, 2 Draws, 1 Loss, 2 Points
- Auckland City (New Zealand): 3 Matches, 0 Wins, 1 Draw, 2 Losses, 1 Point
Group D
- Flamengo (Brazil): 3 Matches, 2 Wins, 1 Draw, 0 Loss, 7 Points
- Chelsea (England): 3 Matches, 2 Wins, 0 Draws, 1 Loss, 6 Points
- Esperance (Tunisia): 3 Matches, 1 Win, 0 Draws, 2 Losses, 3 Points
- Los Angeles FC: 3 Matches, 0 Wins, 1 Draw, 2 Losses, 1 Point
Group E
- Inter Milan (Italy): 3 Matches, 2 Wins, 1 Draw, 0 Losses, 7 Points
- Monterrey (Mexico): 3 Matches, 1 Win, 2 Draws, 0 Losses, 4 Points
- River Plate (Argentina): 3 Matches, 1 Win, 1 Draw, 1 Loss, 3 Points
- Urawa (Japan): 3 Matches, 0 Wins, 0 Draws, 3 Losses, 0 Points
Group F
- Borussia Dortmund (Germany): 3 Matches, 2 Wins, 1 Draw, 0 Loss, 7 Points
- Fluminense (Brazil): 3 Matches, 1 Win, 2 Draws, 0 Loss, 5 Points
- Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa): 3 Matches, 1 Win, 1 Draw, 1 Loss, 4 Points
- Ulsan (Korea): 3 Matches, 0 Wins, 0 Draws, 3 Losses, 0 Points
Group G
- Manchester City (UK): 3 Matches, 3 Wins, 0 Draws, 0 Losses, 9 Points
- Juventus (Italy): 3 Matches, 2 Wins, 0 Draws, 1 Loss, 6 Points
- Al Ain (UAE): 3 Matches, 1 Win, 0 Draws, 2 Losses, 3 Points
- Wydad (Morocco): 3 Matches, 0 Wins, 0 Draws, 3 Losses, 0 Points
Group H
- Real Madrid (Spain): 3 Matches, 2 Wins, 1 Draw, 0 Losses, 7 Points
- Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia): 3 Matches, 1 Win, 2 Draws, 0 Losses, 5 Points
- Salzburg (Austria): 3 Matches, 1 Win, 1 Draw, 1 Loss, 4 Points
- Pachuca (Mexico): 3 Matches, 0 Wins, 0 Draws, 3 Losses, 0 Points
Fan Take: The FIFA Club World Cup is pivotal for soccer fans as it showcases elite clubs competing on a global stage, enhancing the sport’s visibility and prestige. This tournament not only celebrates club football but also serves as a platform for emerging players to shine, impacting future club transfer markets and global followings.
