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After a group stage packed with surprises and some favorites left reeling, the elite clubs are now gearing up for the knockout rounds—an intense showcase of talent, strategy, and passion.
Here at MotorHome and Infonegocios, we analyze the bracket, the qualified teams, and the matchups that will crown this year’s champion in the coming weeks. Because, just like in business, strategic thinking and trend awareness are what separate winners from losers.
The clock is ticking on the most prestigious club competition in the world: the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
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Group Stage Recap: Surprises, Confirmations, and Shifts
Right from the jump, the tournament’s powerhouses and underdogs made their mark.
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Group A: Palmeiras and Inter Miami fought for the lead, finishing tied on 5 points each. The Brazilians edged out on goal difference. Porto’s surprise elimination came after a draw with Al Ahly.
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Group B: A three-way tie at 6 points, with Atlético Madrid and PSG atop. The goal difference favored PSG, who now face Inter Miami in an exciting Round of 16 clash.
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Group C: Major upset—Benfica beat Bayern and took the top spot, pushing the Germans to second. Boca Juniors, needing a big win and a Bayern loss, was eliminated after a draw with Auckland City.
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Group D: Flamengo shined bright, with wins over Espérance Tunis and Chelsea, plus a draw that secured first place with 7 points. The knockout fixtures: Flamengo vs. Bayern and Benfica vs. Chelsea.
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Group E: River Plate was knocked out after losing to Inter Milan on the final day. Monterrey sealed their qualification with a big win over Urawa.
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Group F: Dortmund overtook Fluminense after a narrow victory, leaving the South Americans in second place after a final draw.
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Groups G & H: Juventus and Manchester City each finished with 6 points, with City smashing Juventus 5-2, and Real Madrid topping the group after beating Salzburg.
The Matchups: High-Voltage Showdowns Ahead
The brackets are set, and what’s coming is pure strategy, talent, and guts. The Round of 16 games start from the night of June 28 and run into early July, in iconic venues and with global anticipation that goes beyond just the sport.
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Palmeiras vs. Botafogo (June 28, 6 PM)
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Inter Miami vs. PSG (June 29, 6 PM)
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Benfica vs. Chelsea (June 28, 10 PM)
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Flamengo vs. Bayern (June 29, 10 PM)
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Inter Milan vs. Fluminense (June 30, 9 PM)
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Monterrey vs. Dortmund (July 2, 3 AM)
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Manchester City vs. Al Hilal (July 1, 3 AM)
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Real Madrid vs. Juventus (July 1, 9 PM)
Each matchup is a high-stakes battle where strategy, preparation, and mental toughness will determine who moves forward in this ultimate knockout showdown.
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