The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is heating up as we enter the Round of 16, and fans around the globe are in for a thrilling knockout stage. With elite clubs from Europe, South America, and beyond, this expanded 32-team tournament—hosted for the first time in the United States—promises fireworks!
Here’s everything you need to know about the fixtures, dates, and storylines for the Round of 16:
🗓️ Round of 16 Fixtures & Kick-Off Times (ET)
Saturday, June 28
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Palmeiras 🇧🇷 vs Botafogo 🇧🇷 – 12:00 p.m.
🔥 An all-Brazilian clash between Copa Libertadores giants. -
Benfica 🇵🇹 vs Chelsea 🏴 – 4:00 p.m.
🔵 Chelsea will face a confident Benfica side who topped their group unexpectedly.
Sunday, June 29
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Paris Saint-Germain 🇫🇷 vs Inter Miami 🇺🇸 – 12:00 p.m.
⚔️ Messi vs his former club PSG? Yes, please! -
Flamengo 🇧🇷 vs Bayern Munich 🇩🇪 – 4:00 p.m.
🏆 European firepower meets South American flair.
Monday, June 30
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Inter Milan 🇮🇹 vs Fluminense 🇧🇷 – 3:00 p.m.
A tactical battle between Serie A’s best and Brazil’s surprise package. -
Manchester City 🏴 vs Al-Hilal 🇸🇦 – 9:00 p.m.
⚡ City remains unbeaten, but Al-Hilal has shown they’re no pushovers.
Tuesday, July 1
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Real Madrid 🇪🇸 vs Juventus 🇮🇹 – 3:00 p.m.
🏟️ A heavyweight clash between European royalty. -
Borussia Dortmund 🇩🇪 vs Monterrey 🇲🇽 – 9:00 p.m.
⚡ Youthful Dortmund meet CONCACAF’s finest.
🔥 Key Storylines
- Brazilian Dominance: Five Brazilian clubs made it to the knockout round – the most by any nation.
- Messi’s Reunion: Lionel Messi faces his former club, PSG, in what could be his final World Cup-level appearance.
- European Powerhouses: All major European sides (City, Madrid, Bayern, Chelsea, PSG, Inter, Juventus, Dortmund) are still in the race.
- Big Clashes Early: Real Madrid vs Juventus and Flamengo vs Bayern are worthy of a final.
📺 How to Watch
In the U.S., matches are available on:
- TNT, TBS, truTV
- Streaming: DAZN, Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV
For international viewers, check your local listings or FIFA+.
🏆 What’s Next?
The quarter-finals begin July 4–5, followed by the semi-finals on July 8–9, and the final on July 13 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
Stay tuned to Reliable Football for updates, match previews, and fan reactions throughout the tournament!
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