What to look out for on Club World Cup 2025 Day 🔟
What to look out for on Club World Cup 2025 Day 🔟
The group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup will conclude this week with the first set of matchday three fixtures to get underway on Monday.
It's been a dramatic tournament so far with some shock results involving Europe's top teams, but the intensity is heating up places in the round of 16 now on the line.
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Who is playing today? 👀
Both games in each group will kick off at the same time as the final standings are set to be determined. First up, Paris Saint-Germain will face Seattle Sounders, while Atlético Madrid are set to take on Botafogo.
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In group A, Porto will be in action against Al Ahly, and the other game will see Inter Miami take on Brazilian outfit Palmeiras.
Player to watch 🔍
Will we get to witness more Messi magic? It was his free kick that proved to be the winner against Porto last time out, and Inter Miami need either a win or a draw against Palmeiras to guarantee their place in the knockout rounds.
Defeat could see Porto leapfrog them in the standings, which means Inter Miami need their talisman to be in top form once again.
Must-watch video 🎥
Juventus star Kenan Yıldız was the star of the show in his side's 4-1 victory over Wydad Casablanca yesterday.
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The 20-year-old arguably scored the goal of the tournament to make it 3-1 in the second half, so here is every angle of his stunning strike.
Fun facts 📊
Palmeiras are the only side in Group A yet to concede any goals
Paris Saint-Germain's clash with Seattle Sounders will be the first ever competitive meeting between an MLS side and a French side
Botafogo are on a five-game winning streak across all competitions ahead of their meeting with Atlético Madrid.
Our predictions 🔮
Seattle Sounders 0-5 Paris Saint-Germain
Atlético Madrid 2-2 Botafogo
Porto 2-0 Al Ahly
Inter Miami 0-0 Palmeiras
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