FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Who’s In, Who’s Out in the Round of 16

by Sports Desk

The group stage of the expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has concluded, and 16 clubs have booked their spots in the knockout round. With powerhouse performances, surprise exits, and regional rivalries heating up, the stage is set for a thrilling Round of 16.


Teams Qualified for the Round of 16

Group A

  • Palmeiras (BRA)

  • Inter Miami (USA)

Group B

  • Paris Saint-Germain (FRA)

  • Botafogo (BRA)

Group C

  • Benfica (POR)

  • Bayern Munich (GER)

Group D

  • Flamengo (BRA)

  • Chelsea (ENG)

Group E

  • Inter Milan (ITA)

  • Monterrey (MEX)

Group F

  • Borussia Dortmund (GER)

  • Fluminense (BRA)

Group G

  • Manchester City (ENG)

  • Juventus (ITA)

Group H

  • Real Madrid (ESP)

  • Al Hilal (KSA)


Eliminated Teams

  • Europe: Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, Liverpool, Napoli, AC Milan

  • Others: Several clubs from Asia, Africa, and North America failed to finish in the top two of their groups.


🏟️ Confirmed Round of 16 Matchups

  • Palmeiras vs Botafogo

  • PSG vs Inter Miami

  • Flamengo vs Bayern Munich

  • Benfica vs Chelsea

  • Inter Milan vs Fluminense

  • Manchester City vs Al Hilal

  • Real Madrid vs Juventus

  • Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey


🔍 Quick Takeaways

  • Brazil dominates: All four Brazilian clubs advance.

  • Europe stands tall: Top clubs like Real Madrid, Man City, PSG, Bayern, and Chelsea remain in contention.

  • Big names out: The two-team UEFA limit and fierce group competition eliminate major clubs like Liverpool and Barcelona.


📅 The Round of 16 kicks off June 28 at venues across the U.S., with the final set for July 13 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

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