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2025 Club World Cup: Exciting Last 16 Matchups, Big Names and Top Scorers

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Stay up-to-date with the 2025 Club World Cup, including match results, top scorers, and exciting matchups.


The FIFA Club World Cup group stage has concluded, paving the way for the knockout stages. Despite some weather issues and inconsistent fan attendance, the tournament is gaining momentum. The summer competition has already seen its share of surprises, including reigning champions PSG's shocking loss to Botafogo.


The group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup has wrapped up, setting the stage for thrilling knockout matches. Here's a recap of the group stage action and a preview of what's to come in the upcoming knockout rounds.


Qualified Teams for 2025 Club World Cup Knockout Stage

The following teams have qualified for the knockout stage:

Group A:
Palmeiras (Brazil)
Inter Miami (USA)

Group B:
Paris Saint-Germain (France)
Botafogo (Brazil)

Group C:
Benfica (Portugal)
Bayern Munich (Germany)

Group D:
Flamengo (Brazil)
Chelsea (England)

Group E:
Inter Milan (Italy)
Monterrey (Mexico)

Group F:
Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
Fluminense (Brazil)

Group G:
Manchester City (England)
Juventus (Italy)

Group H:
Real Madrid(Spain)
Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)

These 16 teams will compete in the Round of 16, scheduled from June 28 to July 1, with the quarterfinals set for July 4 and 5.


Manchester City and Juventus dominated Group G, securing knockout spots with a game to spare before meeting in the final match. City won the group with a 5-2 victory over Juventus, finishing the stage with a perfect record.




Manchester City, led by Pep Guardiola, will face Al Hilal, who finished second in Group H, in the last 16 after Real Madrid topped the group. Meanwhile, Juventus will take on the daunting task of facing Real Madrid in the next stage. 

Here are the confirmed Round of 16 fixtures:

  • Match 1: Palmeiras vs Botafogo - Lincoln Financial Field, June 28
  • Match 2: Benfica vs Chelsea - Bank of America Stadium, June 28
  • Match 3: PSG vs Inter Miami - Mercedes-Benz Stadium, June 29 (Lionel Messi Derby)
  • Match 4: Flamengo vs Bayern Munich - Hard Rock Stadium, June 29
  • Match 5: Inter Milan vs Fluminense - Bank of America Stadium, June 30
  • Match 6: Manchester City vs Al Hilal - Camping World Stadium, June 30
  • Match 7: Real Madrid vs Juventus - Hard Rock Stadium, July 1
  • Match 8: Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey - Mercedes-Benz Stadium, July 1


European champions Paris Saint-Germain topped Group B, where Atletico Madrid disappointingly crashed out, and will now face Inter Miami in the Round of 16. This matchup sets up an intriguing reunion between PSG and Lionel Messi, who played for the French club from 2021 to 2023. Inter Miami secured second place in Group A after a thrilling 2-2 draw with Palmeiras, setting the stage for a highly anticipated clash with PSG at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on June 29.


Bayern Munich scored 12 goals in the group stage to join Benfica in the knockout round from Group C. Borussia Dortmund topped Group F. Four Brazilian teams - Palmeiras, Flamengo, Botafogo, and Fluminense - also advanced, impressing for South America by holding their own against European powerhouses.


Biggest Upsets in the 2025 Club World Cup Group Stage

Inter Miami's Thrilling Win Over Porto
Lionel Messi's match-winning free kick helped Inter Miami come from behind to beat Porto 2-1 in Atlanta, a major upset in the 2025 Club World Cup group stage. Porto had taken the lead but Messi's brilliant shot over the wall and into the corner turned the game around. This win boosted Inter Miami's chances of progressing in the tournament.


Other notable upsets include:

  • PSG's loss to Botafogo: Reigning champions PSG suffered a humbling defeat at the hands of Brazilian side Botafogo.
  • Benfica's win over Bayern Munich: Benfica topped Group C with a win over Bayern Munich, showcasing their strong performance.
  • Monterrey's knockout stage qualification: Monterrey was considered an underdog but managed to qualify for the knockout stage, defying pre-tournament odds.




Porto took the lead with Samu Aghehowa's first-half penalty, but Inter Miami equalized thanks to a goal from Venezuelan midfielder Telasco Segovia before Messi's match-winning free kick.


PSG Stunned by Botafogo

Botafogo pulled off a major upset, defeating European champions Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the Club World Cup group stage. Igor Jesus' deflected strike proved decisive at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, as Botafogo withstood intense PSG pressure to secure a historic win.


PSG suffered their first defeat since May and their first goalless performance in a match since being blanked by Liverpool in the Champions League in March.


Flamengo Stun Chelsea

Flamengo came from behind to beat Chelsea 3-1 in a stunning result in Philadelphia. Chelsea took the lead through Pedro Neto, but suffered a dramatic collapse in the second half, conceding twice in six minutes and losing Nicolas Jackson to a red card.


Substitute Wallace Yan sealed the win for Flamengo, capping off a gritty performance under the guidance of manager Filipe Luis, a former Chelsea defender.


2025 Club World Cup Top Scorers

The following players are tied for top scorers with 3 goals each:
  • Michael Olise (Bayern Munich)
  • Kenan Yildiz (Juventus)
  • Wessam Abou Ali (Al Ahly)
  • Angel Di Maria (Benfica)
  • Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich)


The Club World Cup scoring chart is currently tied at the top with five players having three goals each. Several high-profile players, including Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Lautaro Martinez, and Thomas Muller, are close behind with two goals each.


Upcoming Matches


PSG vs Inter Miami: Messi Faces Former Club

Lionel Messi will face his former club Paris Saint-Germain when Inter Miami takes on PSG in the last 16 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. This highly anticipated matchup promises to be a thrilling encounter.


Lionel Messi joins Inter Miami after a two-year stint with PSG, where he admitted to being “unhappy.” Now, he'll face his former club in a highly anticipated match filled with subplots and storylines.


The match features a star-studded lineup, with Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba facing their former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique, who now manages PSG, while Inter Miami's coach Javier Mascherano, also a former Barcelona teammate, will be in the other dugout.


Flamengo vs Bayern Munich: A Highly Anticipated Knockout Clash

Flamengo's impressive performance in Group D has earned them a spot in the knockout stage against Bayern Munich. The Brazilian team, currently leading Serie A, remains unbeaten with two wins and one draw, highlighted by their thrilling comeback victory over Chelsea. This upcoming match promises to be an exciting encounter between two football powerhouses.


Fans can catch live scores, lineups, and more on platforms like LiveScore and Flashscore. This match pits Flamengo's Brazilian flair against Bayern Munich's German precision, making for a compelling matchup in the Club World Cup.


Bayern Munich finished second in Group C and will face Flamengo in a high-profile matchup in Miami. The German giants showcased their attacking prowess in the group stage, scoring 12 goals, although 10 of those came in a dominant win over Auckland City.


Real Madrid vs Juventus: A Highly Anticipated Matchup

European Giants Clash in the Last 16

Real Madrid and Juventus have been paired together in a thrilling fixture in the last 16 of the Club World Cup. This matchup promises to be an exciting encounter between two football powerhouses. The two teams have a rich history, with Real Madrid and Juventus having played each other 15 times, resulting in 6 wins for Real Madrid, 7 wins for Juventus, and 2 draws.


Head-to-Head Record

In their previous encounters, Real Madrid and Juventus have showcased intense and closely contested matches. Notably, Juventus won 3-1 in a friendly match on August 3, 2023. Their head-to-head record stands at:

Real Madrid: 6 wins, 2 draws, 7 losses

Juventus: 7 wins, 2 draws, 6 losses


This highly anticipated matchup will pit Real Madrid's Spanish flair against Juventus's Italian precision, making for a compelling encounter in the Club World Cup.


Xabi Alonso's tenure as Real Madrid's new manager has got off to a strong start, with the team going undefeated in Group H. After a draw against Al Hilal, Madrid bounced back with wins over Pachuca and Salzburg.


Juventus had a strong run until they suffered a heavy defeat to Manchester City in their final group stage game, although both teams had already secured knockout stage spots.




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