2025 FIFA Club World Cup Roundup, Matchday 2
Matchday 2 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has concluded, featuring exciting matches, outstanding player displays, and unexpected outcomes. Below is the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Roundup roundup for this round of games.
Palmeiras 2-0 Al Ahly
Palmeiras took charge of Group A in the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) after securing their ninth clean sheet in the last 12 matches, defeating Al Ahly 2-0 at MetLife Stadium.
Inter Miami 2-1 FC Porto
Lionel Messi scored his 50th goal for Inter Miami in just 61 matches, leading the team to a 2-1 comeback victory against FC Porto in their FIFA Club World Cup Group A match, marking the club’s first win in the tournament. Mascherano’s team is now in second place in the group, trailing Palmeiras.
Seattle Sounders 1-3 Atletico Madrid
Atlético Madrid enhanced their chances of advancing from Group B of the FIFA Club World Cup by defeating the Seattle Sounders 3-1. The Sounders are now close to being eliminated, having suffered two straight losses in their FIFA Club World Cup.
PSG 0-1 Botafogo RJ
Paris Saint-Germain suffered a surprising 1-0 loss to Botafogo in the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC), which halted their streak of six consecutive victories across all competitions. This outcome creates a tense situation in Group B as the final round of group matches approaches, with Botafogo currently ahead of the prominent European teams PSG and Atlético Madrid.
Benfica 6-0 Auckland City
Benfica comfortably secured a 6-0 victory in the FIFA Club World Cup, marking their first win in eight matches played on neutral ground. They faced Auckland City, who have now suffered seven consecutive losses in the tournament’s different formats, with a total aggregate score of 27-1 against them.
Flamengo RJ 3-1 Chelsea
Flamengo made a stunning comeback in the second half, leading to a 3-1 loss for Chelsea on the second matchday of the FIFA Club World Cup. This victory allowed the Brazilian team to pull ahead of the Blues by three points at the top of Group D.
Los Angeles FC 0-1 Esperance Tunis
Espérance Sportive de Tunis maintained their chances of advancing to the round of 16 in the FIFA Club World Cup with a slim 1-0 victory over Los Angeles FC, thanks to a second-half goal from Youcef Belaïli, which eliminated the MLS team from the tournament.
Bayern Munich 2-1 Boca Juniors
Bayern Munich secured their spot in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) following a late goal from Michael Olise, leading the Bavarians to a challenging 2-1 win against CA Boca Juniors in Florida.
Mamelodi Sundowns 3-4 Dortmund
Niko Kovač’s Borussia Dortmund secured their inaugural win at the FIFA Club World Cup in a thrilling match that ended with seven goals against Mamelodi Sundowns, marking the South African team’s first encounter with a European opponent.
Inter 2-1 Urawa Reds
Inter Milan secured their place in the FIFA Club World Cup by defeating Urawa Red Diamonds 2-1 in a Group E match in Seattle, thanks to two late goals. This victory also upheld Europe’s unbeaten streak against Asian teams in the tournament, resulting in the elimination of the Japanese team.
Fluminense 4-2 Ulsan HD
Fluminense netted two goals in the final moments of the second half to defeat Ulsan HD 4-2 at Met Life Stadium during the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC). This loss places Ulsan at the bottom of the group with no points, effectively sealing their elimination from the FIFA 2025 CWC.
River Pilate 0-0 Monterrey
River Plate failed to clinch a spot in the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) after playing a scoreless draw against a resilient Monterrey team in Pasadena. However, this outcome has elevated Los Millonarios to the top of Group E.
Juventus 4-1 Wydad
Juventus have advanced to the knockout stages of the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) after Kenan Yıldız scored two goals, leading to a 4-1 victory over Wydad AC at Lincoln Financial Field. This loss seals Wydad’s elimination from the FIFA 2025 CWC.
Real Madrid 3-1 Pachuca
With only 10 players for nearly the entire match, Real Madrid fought hard to achieve a 3-1 win over Pachuca, who have now been defeated in all three of their FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) matches against European teams. This marks Madrid’s first victory in the tournament under new coach Xabi Alonso, putting them in a favorable position to advance.
RB Salzburg 0-0 Al-Hilal
Group H of the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) is still competitive following a scoreless draw between Salzburg and Al Hilal in Washington DC, which brought an end to the Red Bulls’ 16-match scoring run.
Manchester City 6-0 Al Ain
Manchester City secured their spot in the knockout stages of the FIFA Club World Cup with a comfortable 6-0 victory against Al Ain, who are eliminated from the tournament after allowing eleven goals in only two games.
