Club World Cup 2025: See the Confirmed and Upcoming Quarterfinal Matchups
The knockout phase of the FIFA Club World Cup is heating up! Palmeiras became the first team to reach the quarterfinals after eliminating Botafogo and now the full picture of the next stage is starting to take shape.
The Round of 16 officially kicked off on Saturday (June 28) with a Brazilian clash between Palmeiras and Botafogo. After a tense extra-time battle, Verdão came out on top with a 1–0 win, thanks to a decisive goal from Paulinho.
With that, Palmeiras became the first team to guarantee a quarterfinal berth, and the rest of the bracket is coming together.
Quarterfinal Clashes at the Club World Cup
Here’s how the quarterfinal matchups are shaping up so far:
- Palmeiras x Benfica or Chelsea
Palmeiras already advanced
Benfica vs Chelsea was suspended due to extreme weather and will resume soon
- Inter Milan or Fluminense x Manchester City or Al Hilal
- PSG or Inter Miami x Flamengo or Bayern Munich
- Fluminense or Inter Milan x Real Madrid or Juventus
Note: Some quarterfinal paths depend on pending Round of 16 results, and pairings may vary based on final outcomes and bracket updates from FIFA.
When Are the Quarterfinals?
The quarterfinals begin on Friday, July 4, and will run through the weekend. All matches will be played across major U.S. stadiums like:
- Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)
- MetLife Stadium (New Jersey)
- Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte)
Stay tuned for official fixture dates and kickoff times as more teams secure their spots.
