Stay updated with the latest from the tournament as we list all the teams that have officially qualified for the Round of 16 in the knockout phase, along with the sides that have been eliminated from the competition.
In the opening round of matches, Brazil’s Flamengo and Germany’s Bayern Munich put in commanding performances to book their places in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup. Flamengo beat Chelsea 3–1, winning both of their first two games to top their group and advance directly to the knockout stage. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich edged out Boca Juniors 2–1 to secure their spot in the last 16 as well.
On the other side, Oceania champions Auckland City FC and CONCACAF representatives Los Angeles FC (LAFC) struggled in their first two matches and have been eliminated at the group stage. Auckland City picked up no points, while LAFC fell short despite fighting hard in both games.
With these 14 teams decided, they join the other 16 clubs who will contest the 32-team Round of 16. The remaining 2025 FIFA Club World Cup group-stage fixtures will be completed over the next few days to determine the final qualifiers for the knockout rounds, which kick off on June 28.
Here’s a straightforward update on who’s already through to the Round of 16—and who’s been knocked out—at the expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup:
2025 FIFA Club World Cup teams that have qualified for the Round of 16
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The top two teams from each group—a total of sixteen teams—will go to the knockout round to compete in a tournament with single elimination. The two winning teams from the semi-finals will play the final match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Qualified for the Round of 16
- Palmeiras (Group A): Palmeiras has qualified for the knockout stage of the Club World Cup, finishing top of Group A with 5 points after drawing 2-2 with Inter Miami in their final group match.
- Inter Miami (Group A): Inter Miami has qualified for the knockout stage of the Club World Cup, finishing second in Group A with 5 points after a 2-2 draw with Palmeiras in their last group stage match.
- Botafogo (Group B): Botafogo won both of their opening two matches (2–1 vs. Seattle Sounders, 1–0 vs. PSG) to sit on 6 points, making them the first team through to the knockout stage.
- Paris Saint-Germain (Group B): Paris Saint‑Germain topped Group B in the 2025 Club World Cup with 6 points, following a 2–0 win over Seattle Sounders and despite a shock 0–1 loss to Botafogo, securing their place in the Round of 16.
- Bayern Munich (Group C): Bayern have been ruthless, scoring 12 goals across two games (10–0 vs. Auckland City, 2–1 vs. Boca Juniors) and picking up maximum points to seal their place in the last 16.
- Benfica (Group C): Benfica are top of Group C in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with 7 points—after a 2–2 draw with Boca Juniors, a 6–0 win over Auckland City, and a 1–0 victory against Bayern Munich—securing their place in the last 16. They’ll now face Group D runners‑up Chelsea in the round of 16.
- Flamengo (Group D): Flamengo also boast six points after beating both Espérance de Tunis (2–0) and Chelsea (3–1), comfortably topping their section and booking their knockout-round spot.
- Chelsea (Group D): Chelsea are second in Group D at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after a 3–0 win over Espérance de Tunis, securing qualification for the Round of 16 with 6 points, and will now face Group C winners Benfica. They finished behind Flamengo in the group and will play Benfica in Charlotte on June 28.
- Juventus (Group G): Kenan Yildiz netted two goals in Juventus’ 4-1 triumph over Wydad AC in the Club World Cup on Sunday, securing the team a place in the tournament’s elimination round.
- Manchester City (Group G): Manchester City have already secured progression from Group G into the Club World Cup round of 16, sitting level on points and goal difference with Juventus after a 6–0 demolition of Al‑Ain in their second group-stage match.
- Inter Milan (Group E): Inter Milan currently leads Group E at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with 7 points from 2 wins and 1 draw, securing top spot and advancement to the Round of 16. They’ll face Fluminense next on June 30 in Charlotte as winners of their group.
- Monterrey (Group E): Monterrey secured 2nd place in Group E at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after a thunderous 4–0 victory over Urawa Red Diamonds, advancing to the Round of 16. They’ll now face Borussia Dortmund in Atlanta on June 30 for a spot in the quarterfinals.
- Borussia Dortmund (Group F): Borussia Dortmund topped Group F at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with 7 points (2 wins, 1 draw) and have advanced to the Round of 16. They’ll face Monterrey next in Atlanta on July 1, aiming to build on their 1–0 win over Ulsan HD in the group stage.
- Fluminense (Group F): Fluminense currently sit second in Group F of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with 5 points, following back-to-back 0–0 draws against Borussia Dortmund and Mamelodi Sundowns, securing their spot in the Round of 16. Fluminense face Inter Milan next in Charlotte on June 30.
- Real Madrid (Group H): Real Madrid have qualified for the Round of 16 in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after finishing top of their group. They secured their spot with a dominant 3-0 win over RB Salzburg.
- Al-Hilal (Group H): Al‑Hilal finished second in Group H, not top, because Real Madrid edged them out by earning 7 points (2 wins, 1 draw) compared to Al‑Hilal’s 5 points (1 win, 2 draws)
Eliminated at the Group Stage
- Porto (Group A): Porto has been eliminated from the Club World Cup after finishing third in Group A with 2 points from 3 games.
- Al Ahly (Group A): Al Ahly has been eliminated from the Club World Cup after finishing fourth in Group A with 2 points from 3 games, following a 4-4 draw with FC Porto in their final group stage match.
- Seattle Sounders FC (Group B): Two straight defeats (1–2 vs. Botafogo, 0–3 vs. Atlético Madrid) mean Seattle exit with zero points and no chance to progress.
- Atlético Madrid (Group B): Atlético Madrid have been eliminated from Group B at the 2025 Club World Cup despite a 1–0 win over Botafogo, finishing third on goal difference behind PSG and Botafogo with 6 points.
- Boca Juniors (Group C): Boca Juniors finished third in Group C at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after drawing 1–1 with Auckland City, drawing 2–2 with Benfica, and losing 1–2 to Bayern Munich, leaving them eliminated with 2 points
- Auckland City (Group C): After a 0–10 drubbing by Bayern and a 0–5 loss to Benfica, Auckland City remain pointless and cannot reach the top two, ending their campaign early.
- Espérance de Tunis (Group D): Espérance de Tunis finished third in Group D at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with 4 points, after a 1–0 win over Los Angeles FC, a 0–3 loss to Flamengo, and a 0–3 defeat by Chelsea, ending their campaign in the group stage.
- Los Angeles FC (Group D): LAFC lost both their matches (0–2 vs Chelsea, 0–1 vs. Espérance de Tunis) and are out, despite a penalty miss that might have kept them alive.
- Urawa Red Diamonds (Group E): J1 League Club Urawa Red is eliminated from the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after losing both group games.
- Ulsan HD (Group F): Ulsan HD currently sit at the bottom of Group F in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after falling 0‑1 to Mamelodi Sundowns and 4‑2 to Fluminense, thus exiting at the group stage with zero points.
- Wydad AC Group G): Wydad AC are currently lying bottom of Group G at the Club World Cup, having lost 0–2 to Manchester City and 1–4 to Juventus, leaving them with 0 points and effectively eliminated from progressing
- Al Ain (Group G): Al Ain currently sit bottom of Group G in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, having lost 0–5 to Juventus and 0–6 to Manchester City, leaving them eliminated from the tournament with zero points.
- Pachuca (Group H): Pachuca currently sit bottom of Group H in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after losing 1–3 to Real Madrid (with a single consolation goal) and falling 0–2 in their opener versus Salzburg, leaving them with zero points and eliminated.
- River Plate (Group E): River Plate were eliminated from Group E of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after a 2–0 loss to Inter Milan, finishing third with 4 points behind Inter (7) and Monterrey (5). Their campaign ended in the group stage following two early red cards and the crucial defeat on June 25.
- Mamelodi Sundowns (Group F): Mamelodi Sundowns finished third in Group F at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with 4 points, following a 1–0 win over Ulsan HD, a 4–3 loss to Borussia Dortmund, and a 0–0 draw with Fluminense, failing to advance to the knockout stage.
- Red Bull Salzburg (Group H): Red Bull Salzburg beat Pachuca 2–1 in their opening Group H match to start strong. However, a 3–0 loss to Real Madrid left them with just 4 points, and they were knocked out, missing qualification for the Round of 16.
What is the status of Real Madrid?
Real Madrid are top of Group H in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with 7 points, following a 1–1 draw with Al-Hilal and a 3–1 win over Pachuca, and a 3–0 win over Red Bull Salzburg, securing a spot in the knockout stage. In the round of 16, Real Madrid faces off against Juventus.
What’s Next in the Club World Cup 2025?
With these 14 teams decided, the remaining groups will wrap up their third matchday by June 26. After that, 16 teams will move on to the knockout bracket, which begins June 28. Stay tuned for more!
2025 FIFA Club World Cup Qualified Teams in Round of 16

In the 2026 FIFA Club World Cup Points Table few teams played well and qualified for the next round.
S No | Teams | Group | Qualified on |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Botafogo | Group B | June 19 |
2 | Bayern Munich | Group C | June 20 |
3 | Flamengo | Group D | June 20 |
4 | Juventus | Group G | June 22 |
5 | Manchester City | Group G | June 22 |
6 | Palmeiras | Group A | June 23 |
7 | Inter Miami | Group A | June 23 |
8 | Paris Saint-Germain | Group B | June 23 |
9 | Benfica | Group C | June 24 |
10 | Chelsea | Group D | June 24 |
11 | Inter Milan | Group E | June 25 |
12 | Monterrey | Group E | June 25 |
13 | Borussia Dortmund | Group F | June 25 |
14 | Fluminense | Group F | June 25 |
15 | Real Madrid | Group H | June 26 |
16 | Al-Hilal | Group H | June 26 |
Knockout stage Fixtures
Round of 16
- June 28, 2025
- Palmeiras vs Botafogo – 1-0
- 12:00 – Lincoln Financial Field
- Benfica vs Chelsea – 1-4
- 4:00 – Bank of America Stadium
- Palmeiras vs Botafogo – 1-0
- June 29, 2025
- PSG vs Inter Miami – 4-0
- 12:00 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Flamengo vs Bayern Munich – 2-4
- 4:00 – Hard Rock Stadium
- PSG vs Inter Miami – 4-0
- June 30, 2025
- Inter Milan vs Fluminense – 0-2
- 3:00 – Bank of America Stadium
- Manchester City vs Al-Hilal – 3 (Silva 9′, Haaland 55′, Foden 104′) – 4 (Leonardo 46′, 112′, Malcom 52′, Koulibaly 94′)
- 9:00 – Camping World Stadium
- Inter Milan vs Fluminense – 0-2
- July 1, 2025
- Real Madrid vs Juventus – 1 (G. García 54) – 0
- 3:00 – Hard Rock Stadium
- Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey – 2 (Guirassy – 14′, 24′) – 1 (Berterame 48′)
- 9:00 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Real Madrid vs Juventus – 1 (G. García 54) – 0
Quterfinals
- July 4, 2025
- Match 57: Fluminense vs Al-Hilal – 2 (Martinelli – 40′, Hércules – 70′) – 1 (Marcos Leonardo – 51)
- Match 58: Palmeiras vs Chelsea – 1 (Estêvão – 53′ – 2 (Palmer – 16′, Weverton – 83′ (o.g.))
- July 5, 2025
- Match 59: PSG 51 vs Bayern Munich – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta – 2 (Doué 78′ Dembélé 90+6′) – 0
- Match 60: Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford – 3 (G. García 10′ F. García 20′ Mbappé 90+4′) – 2 (Beier 90+3′ Guirassy 90+8′ (pen.))
Semifinals
- July 8, 2025
- Match 61: Fluminense vs Chelsea – 0-2 ( Joao Pedro 18′, 56’)
- July 9, 2025
- Match 62: Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Madrid – 4-0
Finals Club World Cup
- July 13, 2025
- Chelsea vs PSG – 3-0 – (C. Palmer 22′, 30′, Joao Pedro 43′,)