2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Results, Highlights, and Predictions

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Catch up on the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with key results, upcoming knockout fixtures, and predictions for the finals. See who’s leading, who might win, and how global fans can stream the action live.

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is in full swing, marking a historic expansion to a 32-team format hosted across 12 venues in 11 U.S. cities. Running from June 14 to July 13, the tournament features elite clubs from six confederations, competing for a share of the $1 billion prize pool, with the final set to take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, on July 13th.

Tournament Highlights So Far

The group stage concluded on June 26, with several notable performances fans can’t stop talking about:

Real Madrid topped Group H with a commanding 3-0 victory over Red Bull Salzburg. Under new manager Xabi Alonso, the team brought to light a structured 3-5-2 formation, with memorable performances from Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior.
Manchester City secured the top spot in Group G after an unrivaled 5-2 win against Juventus. Erling Haaland scored his 300th career goal, contributing to City's impressive tally of 13 goals in the group stage.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) proved themselves as Group B leaders, advancing alongside Botafogo.
Bayern Munich managed to advance from Group C despite a final match loss to Benfica, who topped the group.

Additionally, Auckland City FC, a mostly amateur team from New Zealand, earned widespread acclaim after drawing 1-1 with Argentina's renowned Boca Juniors, reflecting the tournament’s variety and high level of competition.

Upcoming Fixtures and Expectations

The Round of 16 kicked off on June 28th, featuring high-profile clashes:

Real Madrid vs. Juventus: A classic European showdown, with Real Madrid aiming to continue their strong form.
Manchester City vs. Al-Hilal: City faces the Saudi champions, who advanced as Group H runners-up.
PSG vs. Inter Miami CF: Lionel Messi's Inter Miami faced his former club, PSG, in a much-anticipated match.
Benfica vs. Chelsea: A battle between Portuguese and English giants, which was won by the Blues.

The knockout stage will progress through quarterfinals (July 4–5) and semifinals (July 8–9), culminating in the grand final on July 13.

Odds and Favorites

According to recent betting odds, the favorites to win the tournament are:

Paris Saint-Germain: +270
Manchester City: +470
Bayern Munich: +550
Real Madrid: +550

Paris Saint-Germain lead the odds, boosted by their recent Champions League triumph under Luis Enrique and the sharp form of Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha, making them Europe’s most consistent force this season.

Manchester City follow closely at +470, with Pep Guardiola’s deep, flexible squad and Erling Haaland’s record goal tally keeping them dangerous in every match, supported by the stability of Rodri and creativity of Phil Foden.

Bayern Munich, at +550, mix experience with youth under their high-press style, with leaders like Kimmich and rising stars like Musiala ready to challenge any other seasoned opponent in knockout play.

Real Madrid, also at +550, enter the knockouts confidently under Xabi Alonso, driven by Jude Bellingham’s dynamic midfield play and Vinícius Júnior’s speed, making them capable of both grinding out wins and dismantling teams on the counter.

While PSG leads, the expanded format leaves room for surprises, setting up an exciting chase for the Club World Cup crown among four giants ready to fight for global supremacy.

Global Streaming Access

Fans worldwide can watch all matches live and free on DAZN, a global sports streaming platform accessible in over 200 regions. For those facing regional restrictions, downloading a VPN service can help bypass geo-blocks, ensuring uninterrupted access to the tournament.

As the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup progresses, fans can look forward to thrilling matches, star-studded performances, and the crowning of a new world club champion.