The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is currently underway, generating many talking points and storylines.
Matches are being updated regularly, with the tournament final scheduled for July 13 at MetLife Stadium.
Manchester City secured their spot in the Club World Cup’s last 16 by defeating Al Ain 6-0.
Ilkay Gündogan scored two goals, Erling Haaland converted a penalty, and Claudio Echeverri, Oscar Bobb, and Rayan Cherki each added a goal.
Echeverri, a 19-year-old who officially signed from River Plate over 18 months ago, made a strong impression with his first goal for City and has been linked with a potential loan move for next season.
Coach Pep Guardiola is looking to trim his squad, and Echeverri’s performances in the tournament could influence his future. 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Despite the dominant win, Gündogan expressed that City needed a seventh goal to top their group more easily and spoke about his commitment to the club for the remainder of his contract. Manchester City will face Juventus next to determine who finishes first in Group G.
Real Madrid earned their first win under new coach Xabi Alonso by beating Pachuca 3-1, despite playing most of the game with 10 men after Raúl Asencio received an early red card.
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made 10 saves to keep Madrid in the game.
Jude Bellingham, Arda Güler, and Federico Valverde scored for Real Madrid. There was also an allegation of a racist incident involving Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger and Pachuca’s Gustavo Cabral, which FIFA is reportedly investigating. Pachuca was eliminated from the tournament, continuing a winless streak for Mexican sides. 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Juventus defeated Wydad AC 4-1, largely securing their place in the round of 16.
Kenan Yildiz, a 20-year-old, played a starring role, scoring two goals and prompting an own goal.
Yildiz’s performance, including a long-range shot compared to club icon Alessandro Del Piero, suggests he could be a key player for Juventus moving forward.
Wydad AC fans were observed using pyrotechnics, such as smoke bombs and flares, despite stadium rules, which organizers seemed to overlook.
2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Upcoming matches include Atlético Madrid vs. Botafogo
and
Inter Miami vs. Palmeiras,
with various scenarios for teams to qualify for the knockout stage.
Atlético Madrid needs to win by at least three goals to have a chance at qualifying.
Inter Miami has favorable chances to qualify for the knockout stage after beating FC Porto, and a win against Palmeiras would guarantee them first place in Group A. 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.