The 2025 Club World Cup is already in its most exciting phase. For the first time in history, the tournament will be contested by 32 teams and will take place in the United States from June 14 to July 13, with the aim of consolidating itself as a FIFA-style World Cup every four years. This new format has exceeded expectations in terms of both audience and competitive level.
Following the conclusion of the group stage on June 26, the 16 teams that have qualified for the round of 16 have been confirmed, and the match-ups have already been defined.
Qualifiers for the Round of 16
Group A:
Palmeiras
Inter of Miami
Group B:
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
Botafogo
Group C:
Benfica
Bayern Munich
Group D:
Flamengo
Chelsea
Group E:
Inter Milan
Monterrey
Group F:
Borussia Dortmund
Fluminense
Group G:
Manchester City
Juventus
Group H:
Real Madrid
Al Hilal
Confirmed round of 16 matches
Buzzy
(Times in U.S. Eastern Time for these Club World Cup matches)
Bracket A
Palmeiras vs Botafogo – Saturday, June 28, 12:00 p.m. ET
Benfica vs Chelsea – Saturday, June 28, 4:00 p.m. ET
Inter Milan vs Fluminense – Monday, June 30, 3:00 p.m. ET ET
Manchester City vs Al Hilal – Monday, June 30, 9:00 p.m. ET
Bracket B
PSG vs Inter Miami – Sunday, June 29, 12:00 p.m. ET
Flamengo vs Bayern Munich – Sunday, June 29, 4:00 p.m. ET
Real Madrid vs Juventus – Tuesday, July 1, 3:00 p.m. ET
Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey – Tuesday, July 1, 9:00 p.m. ET
Who are the favorites?
According to sports analysts and bookmakers, the favorite teams in the A Bracket are Manchester City, Inter Milan and Benfica.
In Bracket B, Real Madrid, PSG and Bayern Munich are the main contenders to reach the final of the Club World Cup.
Latin American clubs such as Flamengo, Monterrey and Botafogo have also shown a high level and could cause a surprise, especially after the solidity shown in the group stage.
The 16 teams qualified for the Round of 16 have been confirmed
Key dates of the finals
Quarterfinals: July 4 and 5
Semifinals: July 8 and 9
Final: Sunday, July 13
This tournament is setting a milestone in the history of club soccer and promises to keep us on the edge of our seats at every stage.
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