2025 FIFA Club World Cup Roundup, Matchday 3
Matchday 3 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has wrapped up, showcasing thrilling games, remarkable performances from players, and surprising results. Below is the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup roundup for this round of games.
Seattle Sounders 0-2 PSG
Paris Saint-Germain secured their spot in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) by defeating the Seattle Sounders 2-0.
Atletico Madrid 1-0 Botafogo RJ
Atlético Madrid was the first European team to be eliminated from the FIFA Club World Cup, even after achieving a late 1-0 victory over Botafogo in Pasadena. The Brazilian team finished in second place in the group, ending their five-game winning streak with this loss.
Inter Miami 2-2 Palmeiras
Palmeiras will compete against another Brazilian team, Botafogo, in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup after rallying from a two-goal deficit to secure a 2-2 draw with Inter Miami at Hard Rock Stadium. Miami will also advance to the last 16, but they will have the challenging task of facing Group B champions, PSG.
FC Porto 4-4 Al Ahly
Although neither team managed to score from open play before the match began in this year’s FIFA Club World Cup (CWC), Porto and Al Ahly delivered an exciting game at MetLife Stadium, ending in a 4-4 draw. As a result, both teams were knocked out of Group A.
Benfica 1-0 Bayern Munich
Benfica broke a 13-match winless streak against Bayern Munich by defeating the German champions 1-0 in North Carolina. This victory allowed Benfica to advance to the knockout stages of the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) as group winners, while also handing Die Roten their first loss in the tournament’s history. Benfica is set to play against Chelsea, while Bayern will go up against Flamengo.
Auckland City 1-1 Boca Juniors
Christian Gray’s header in the second half secured a notable 1-1 draw for Auckland City against Boca Juniors, bringing an end to their eight-match losing streak in FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) competition, both teams also crash out of the competition.
Los Angeles FC 1-1 Flamengo RJ
Flamengo extended their unbeaten streak across all competitions to 11 matches by securing a late 1-1 draw against Los Angeles FC in the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC). This result allowed Flamengo to advance to the knockout stage, while LAFC was eliminated and will now refocus on their MLS season.
Esperance Tunis 0-3 Chelsea
Chelsea bounced back from their loss to Flamengo by comfortably advancing to the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC), defeating Espérance de Tunis 3-0 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Mamelodi Sundowns 0-0 Fluminense
Fluminense’s 0-0 tie against Mamelodi Sundowns at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami secured their advancement to the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup, while Sundowns were eliminated from the tournament with a total of four points.
Dortmund 1-0 Ulsan HD
Borussia Dortmund secured first place in Group F and advanced to the knockout rounds of the FIFA Club World Cup with a tense 1-0 victory against Ulsan HD, marking Ulsan’s fourth straight loss in all competitions, a first since 2018.
Urawa Reds 0-4 Monterrey
Monterrey secured their spot in the knockout rounds of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) by defeating Urawa Red Diamonds 4-0 in their last Group E match, extending their unbeaten streak in regular time against Asian teams to six games (4 wins, 2 draws). Monterrey advanced smoothly to the knockout stage and will compete against Dortmund in the round of 16.
Inter 2-0 River Plate
Inter claimed the top position in Group E of the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) by defeating River Plate 2-0 in Seattle, which resulted in the Argentines being eliminated. This match also marked Inter’s second clean sheet in their last six games. They now face Fluminense in the Round of 16.
Wydad 1-2 Al Ain
Al Ain concluded their FIFA Club World Cup journey with a 2-1 comeback win against Wydad at Audi Field in Washington D.C., marking only the third encounter between a Moroccan team and one from the Middle East. Both teams have been eliminated from the tournament.
Juventus 2-5 Manchester City
Manchester City claimed the first position in Group G by defeating Juventus 5-2 during Matchday 3 of the FIFA Club World Cup group stage, marking their first victory over the Old Lady since 1976.
RB Salzburg 0-3 Real Madrid
Real Madrid secured their spot in the knockout phase of the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) as group champions by defeating Red Bull Salzburg 3-0. This marked their second consecutive win under Xabi Alonso and extended their unbeaten streak to six matches across all competitions. In the round of 16, Real Madrid will take on Juventus.
Al Hilal 2-0 Pachuca
Salem Al-Dawsari’s goal in the first half was crucial for Al Hilal’s advancement to the round of 16 in the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC). The 2022 runners-up secured a 2-0 victory over Pachuca at Geodis Park in Nashville, Tennessee. This win earned them a thrilling matchup against Manchester City, who have a perfect record in the tournament.
