FIFA Club World Cup 2025 : In the final group-stage matches held simultaneously, PSG went head-to-head with Seattle Sounders, while Atletico Madrid faced off against Botafogo. With only two spots up for grabs in the knockout phase of the restructured Club World Cup, two teams advanced with their title ambitions intact, while the other two were eliminated at the last moment.
PSG secured a 2-0 win over the Sounders. Although Atletico managed a narrow 1-0 victory against Botafogo in their final group match, they found themselves tied on six points with both PSG and Botafogo. Unfortunately, Atletico’s earlier 4-0 loss to PSG came back to haunt them, leaving them with a -1 goal difference—worse than the other two—which led to their elimination.
The top two teams from each of the eight groups have earned a spot in the Round of 16, which is set to take place from 28 June to 1 July. Winners from these matches will move on to the quarter-finals on 4 and 5 July, followed by the semi-finals on 8 and 9 July. The tournament will culminate in an exciting final on 13 July in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where the new world club champion will be crowned.
Qualified Teams for Round of 16:
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Bayern Munich (Germany)
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CR Flamengo (Brazil)
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Juventus (Italy)
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Manchester City (England)
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Botafogo (Brazil)
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Paris Saint-Germain (France)
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Palmeiras (Brazil)
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Inter Miami (USA)
Eight more teams are yet to be confirmed in the coming days, rounding out the roster for an action-packed Round of 16. With top South American sides set to take on Europe’s best, fans can look forward to a spectacular showdown of global football giants.
As the knockout stage draws near, anticipation is building for thrilling contests, unforgettable moments, and high-level football that will lead to the crowning of a new Club World Cup champion.