The quest for global club football supremacy is intensifying as the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 heads into the quarter-final stage in the United States.
This year’s tournament was expanded to 32 teams and regarded as one of the most prestigious editions yet it has already delivered its fair share of drama. With the group stage complete and the top two teams from each of the eight groups advancing, the focus has now shifted to the knockout rounds, where there is no room for error.
A major headline from the Round of 16 was the exit of Inter Miami, led by football icon Lionel Messi. The 38-year-old’s campaign ended in disappointment after his side was convincingly beaten by former club Paris Saint-Germain. The loss also dashed Messi’s hopes of matching Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of seven goals in the tournament.
Despite the intense heat in the U.S. which has forced hydration breaks during matches, top European contenders like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Chelsea have managed to stay in the hunt for the title. Each team is not only competing for the prestigious trophy and significant cash rewards but also the honor of wearing the exclusive FIFA champions badge on their kits for the next four years.
As anticipation builds, here are the confirmed fixtures for the quarterfinal stage:
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Quarterfinal Fixtures
July 4: Fluminense vs Al Hilal
July 4: Palmeiras vs Chelsea
July 5: Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich
July 5: Borrusia Dortmund vs Real Madrid
The stakes are higher than ever, and the road to the final promises more world-class football and fierce competition.
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