Eight Teams Remain as Club World Cup Quarterfinals Set to Deliver Global Drama

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has reached its quarterfinal stage, with the final eight teams ready to battle for a place in the semifinals. The tournament, being held across the United States, has already delivered major upsets and thrilling matches, setting the stage for a dramatic weekend of football.

Quarterfinal Matchups and Schedule

Fluminense (Brazil) vs. Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia) – Friday, July 4 | Camping World Stadium, Orlando

Palmeiras (Brazil) vs. Chelsea (England)- Friday, July 4 | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

Paris Saint-Germain (France) vs. Bayern Munich (Germany) – Saturday, July 5 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Real Madrid (Spain) vs. Borussia Dortmund (Germany) – Saturday, July 5 | MetLife Stadium, New York

Shock Results Set the Stage

Both Fluminense and Al Hilal arrive in the quarterfinals after stunning victories in the previous round. Fluminense dispatched UEFA Champions League finalists Inter Milan 2-0, thanks to goals from Germán Cano and Hércules. Al Hilal produced the upset of the tournament, eliminating Premier League champions Manchester City 4-3 after extra time, with Marcos Leonardo scoring twice to seal the win.

Palmeiras, another Brazilian contender, edged past Botafogo with a dramatic 100th-minute goal from Paulinho. Chelsea, after a marathon match delayed by weather, overcame Benfica 4-1 in extra time, with goals from Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

European heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich will clash in Atlanta, both having advanced comfortably from the Round of 16. PSG ended Inter Miami’s run with a 4-0 win, while Bayern Munich’s attacking power has been on full display throughout the tournament.

Real Madrid, led by the likes of Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé, face Borussia Dortmund, who progressed after defeating Monterrey. Dortmund, however, will be without Jobe Bellingham, missing out on a much-anticipated sibling showdown.

A Truly Global Quarterfinal

This year’s quarterfinals feature clubs from South America, Europe, and Asia, reflecting the expanded format’s global reach. The matches are expected to draw huge crowds and global audiences, with each team carrying the hopes of their continent into the final rounds.

With the semifinals and final looming, the world’s attention turns to the United States as the Club World Cup’s best prepare for what promises to be an unforgettable weekend of football.

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