The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group stage games recently concluded with a cinematic finish. The best clubs from around the world competed for a spot in the final 16 rankings across a series of power-packed games held in the United States.
The revamped edition of the tournament, featuring 32 teams, witnessed some thrilling fixtures, including an intense 4-4 draw between Poroo and Al Ahly, along with Dortmund’s sensational comeback, where they overturned a 1-3 deficit against Al Ahly to register a 4-3 triumph.
Which clubs qualified for the round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025?
Real Madrid’s stunning 3-0 group stage knockout performance against Salzburg marked the last fixture that led to the finalisation of the round of 16. The following clubs that occupy the top two spots across group tables have successfully campaigned through the group stages to enter the round of 16.
SE Palmeiras
Inter Miami
Paris Saint-Germain
Botafogo
Flamengo
Chelsea
Inter Milan
Monterrey
Dortmund
Fluminense
Bayern Munich
Benfica
Juventus
Manchester City
Real Madrid
Al Hilal
Among the most anticipated games of the season is the upcoming clash between Lionel Messi’s unbeaten Inter Miami and European giants PSG, marking the first time Messi faces his former club since he joined Miami in 2023. This game is expected to be a clash of titans, presenting itself as an electric start to the early knockout rounds. The tournament will culminate with the final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 13, 2025.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Round of 16 Full Schedule
The round of 16 campaign of the tournament is set to begin on June 28, where all the shortlisted teams will be competing in their respective groups to qualify for the subsequent quarter-finals.
Date | Match | Kick-off time in IST | Venue |
June 28 | Palmeiras vs Botafogo | 9:30 pm | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
June 29 | Benfica vs Chelsea | 1:30 am | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte |
June 29 | Paris Saint-Germain vs Inter Miami | 9:30 pm | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
June 30 | Flamengo vs Bayern Munich | 1:30 am | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
July 1 | Inter Milan vs Fluminense | 12:30 am | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte |
July 1 | Manchester City vs Al Hilal | 6:30 am | Camping World Stadium, Orlando |
July 2 | Real Madrid vs Juventus | 12:30 am | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
July 2 | Dortmund vs Monterrey | 6:30 am | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
When and where to watch the live streaming of the Round of 16?
Fans from India can catch all the exciting fixtures live on the DAZN app and website, which is the official digital streaming partner for the tournament in India.