The group stage of FIFA Club World Cup 2025 has officially concluded, and all 16 teams advancing to Round of 16 have now been confirmed.
The group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 has officially concluded, and all 16 teams advancing to the Round of 16 have now been confirmed. Most of the tournament’s biggest names have secured their place in the Round of 16, which will take place between 28 June and 1 July.
From there, quarterfinal action awaits on 4 and 5 July, followed by the semi-finals on 8 and 9 July. The final showdown to crown the new world champions will be held on 13 July in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The expanded format has brought its fair share of upsets and surprises in this edition of the 2025 Club World Cup.
The Brazilian side pulled off a stunning 3-1 comeback victory over Chelsea to become the first team to confirm their spot in the Club World Cup Round of 16. Earlier, Flamengo had kicked off their campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over Esperance de Tunis. Goals from Giorgian de Arrascaeta and Luiz Araujo sealed a solid performance.
Bayern Munich sealed their place in the knockout stages of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Boca Juniors at the Hard Rock Stadium on Friday night. Goals from Harry Kane and Michael Olise ensured the German giants made it two wins from two in Group C, confirming their qualification to the Round of 16 with a game to spare.
The Italian outfit breezed through their opening two fixtures, which included two dominant displays against Al Ain and Wydad AC. Turkish youngster Kenan Yildiz scored two goals and had a hand in another as Juventus beat Wydad Casablanca 4-1. Earlier, the Bianconeri made an emphatic start in the tournament as they hammered Al Ain 5-0. Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceicao both netted twice, while Kenan Yildiz also scored. Juventus were fluid in attack and they showed early signs that they mean business in this competition.
Manchester City cruised into the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a commanding 6-0 victory over Al Ain in Atlanta on Sunday night. The result confirms City’s qualification from Group G as they followed up their 2-0 opening win over Wydad AC with another dominant display.
Paris Saint-Germain secured their spot in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a convincing 2-0 victory over Seattle Sounders. The win confirmed their top-place finish in Group B as they edged out Botafogo on goal difference despite a shock defeat to the Brazilian side earlier in the tournament.
The reigning UEFA Champions League winners began their campaign in style with a thumping 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid, but stumbled in their second outing against Botafogo, losing 1-0. However, they bounced back in their final group-stage match to see off Seattle and top the group.
Paris Saint-Germain – Journey to Round of 16
Botafogo advanced to the Round of 16 despite a narrow 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in their final Group B match. The Brazilian side secured qualification thanks to earlier wins over Seattle Sounders and Paris Saint-Germain, finishing second in the group on goal difference. The Copa Libertadores champions began their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Seattle before stunning European giants PSG with a gritty 1-0 win in their second outing.
Botafogo – Journey to Round of 16
Palmeiras secured their place in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after a spirited comeback earned them a 2-2 draw against Inter Miami in their final Group game. The result was enough to confirm progression for both teams, who finished level on five points. In their final group match, Palmeiras showed grit and resilience by overturning a 2-0 deficit. Goals from Paulinho (80′) and Mauricio (88′) salvaged the point they needed to advance. Earlier, the Brazilian side began their campaign with a goalless draw against Porto, followed by a convincing 2-0 victory over Al Ahly.
Palmeiras – Journey to Round of 16
Inter Miami advanced to the Round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup after finishing second in Group A. The MLS side delivered a strong group stage performance, capped by a dramatic 2-2 draw with Palmeiras that secured their progression. Lionel Messi’s team began with a goalless draw against Al Ahly, followed by a hard-fought 2-1 win over Porto. In the final group match, Inter Miami led 2-0 with goals from Tadeo Allende and Luis Suarez, but were pegged back by two late goals from Palmeiras.
Inter Miami – Journey to Round of 16
Benfica booked their place in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after finishing top of Group C with an impressive unbeaten run. In their decisive final group game, Benfica shocked Bayern Munich with a 1-0 win, thanks to an early strike from Andreas Schjelderup in the 13th minute. That result ensured their progression as group winners and set up a last-16 showdown with Chelsea.
Earlier, the Portuguese giants opened their campaign with a thrilling 2-2 draw against Boca Juniors before thrashing Auckland City 6-0 in their second outing.
Benfica – Journey to Round of 16
Chelsea advanced to the Round of 16 after finishing second in Group D. Enzo Maresca’s side bounced back emphatically in their final group outing, sweeping past ES Tunis 3-0 at Lincoln Financial Field. Goals from Tosin Adarabioyo, Liam Delap, and substitute Tyrique George ensured Chelsea’s qualification and booked a last-16 showdown against Benfica. Earlier, the Blues started strongly with a 2-0 victory over LAFC. Chelsea stumbled in their second match, falling 3-1 to Flamengo in a heated contest that saw them reduced to 10 men.
Chelsea – Journey to Round of 16
Borussia Dortmund secured their place in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after finishing top of Group F. Niko Kovac’s side sealed their progression with a narrow 1-0 victory over Ulsan HD. Jobe Bellingham made his mark with his first assist in Dortmund colours, setting up Daniel Svensson for the decisive goal. Earlier, the Bundesliga outfit opened their campaign with a goalless stalemate against Fluminense, before edging a thrilling 4-3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns on matchday two.
Borussia Dortmund – Journey to Round of 16
Fluminense booked their place in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after finishing second in Group F. In their final group game, Fluminense played out a goalless draw against Mamelodi Sundowns, which proved just enough to secure their progression to the knockouts. Earlier, the Brazilian side kicked off their campaign with a 0-0 draw against Borussia Dortmund, followed by a thrilling 4-2 win over Ulsan HD.
Fluminense – Journey to Round of 16
Inter Milan sealed their passage to the Round of 16 as Group E winners following a commanding 2-0 victory over River Plate. In their final group match, Francesco Esposito and Alessandro Bastoni got on the scoresheet to sink River Plate. They now face Brazilian outfit Fluminense in the knockout stage.
The Serie A heavyweights remained unbeaten in the group stage, finishing with seven points from three matches. After a 1-1 draw against Monterrey in their opener, Inter edged past Urawa Reds 2-1 to notch their first win.
Inter Milan – Journey to Round of 16
Monterrey stormed into the Round of 16 with a dominant 4-0 victory over Urawa Reds in their final Group E game. Their emphatic win saw them clinch second place in Group E and book their ticket to the knockouts. The Mexican side went into the clash needing a win to guarantee qualification and they delivered in style. Nelson Deossa opened the scoring before German Berterame and Jesus Manuel Corona added brilliant goals to seal a commanding performance.
Fernando Ortiz’s men had earlier held European giants Inter Milan to a 1-1 draw in their tournament opener. They played out a goalless draw with 10-man River Plate in their second game.
Monterrey – Journey to Round of 16
Real Madrid cruised into the Round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup as Group H winners, topping the table with seven points from three games. The Spanish giants wrapped up the group stage with a dominant 3-0 victory over RB Salzburg, with Vinícius Jr. playing a starring role by scoring once and assisting another.
Xabi Alonso’s men began their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Saudi side Al Hilal, before registering back-to-back wins over Pachuca and RB Salzburg to confirm their knockout berth. Real Madrid will now face Juventus in a blockbuster Round of 16 encounter.
Al Hilal became the only team from outside Europe and the Americas to progress from the group stage into the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The Saudi giants sealed qualification after defeating Pachuca 2-0 in their final Group D clash on Thursday night. Salem Aldawsari opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a clinical finish, while Marcus Leonardo added a second to secure the result and send the four-time AFC Champions League winners into the knockouts.
Al Hilal had drawn their opening two matches against Real Madrid and RB Salzburg but the win over Pachuca proved decisive as they leapfrogged into second place. Al Hilal will now face Premier League giants Manchester City in the Round of 16.
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