Coming to a City Near You: FIFA Club World Cup Knockout Stage Begins This Weekend

Excitement reaches fever pitch

It's halfway through the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup, being held across 11 U.S. cities, and the excitement has been undeniable. Nearly 1.7 million fans have already filled stadiums coast to coast, with celebrities and athletes such as DJ Khaled, Adriana Lima, Jayden Daniels, Jimmy Butler and others, spotted in the stands and club supporters transforming host cities into their team's home away from home. The energy in the streets, in the bars, and in the stadiums has made this tournament one for the history books — and the best is yet to come.

Knockout stage begins: Round of 16 matches starting this weekend

Starting this weekend, the road to the final truly begins. With a single loss meaning elimination, it's win or go home.

Don't miss your chance to see some of the world's biggest clubs take the field playing for a prize pool of $1 billion.

• Saturday, June 28: Palmeiras vs. Botafogo at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia – 12:00 PM ET

• With both clubs representing Brazil in the global spotlight, expect a fierce, pride-fueled clash as they strive to showcase what Brazilian club football is all about.

• Saturday, June 28: SL Benfica vs. Chelsea FC at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte – 4:00 PM ET

• A clash of European capital giants – Benfica brings Lisbon's legacy and passion, while Chelsea arrives with Premier League swagger and Champions League pedigree.

• Sunday, June 29: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Inter Miami CF at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta – 12:00 PM ET

• One of the tournament's most anticipated matches as Lionel Messi faces off against his former club, PSG, fresh off their first Champions League title.

• Sunday, June 29: CR Flamengo vs. FC Bayern Munich at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami – 4:00 PM ET

• Flamengo, the pride of Brazil, takes on Bayern Munich, the powerhouse of Germany, bringing a continental collision between two global giants.

• Monday, June 30: Inter Milan vs. Fluminense FC at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte – 3:00 PM ET

• Facing off for the first time since a friendly in Italy in 1961, Inter Milan brings its Champions League pedigree, while Fluminense arrives with the swagger of recent Copa Libertadores success.

• Monday, June 30: Manchester City vs. Al Hilal at Camping World Stadium, Orlando – 9:00 PM ET

• Manchester City, one of Europe's elite clubs, takes on Al Hilal, one of Asia's most decorated club, in a true clash of continents and a showcase of global football caliber.

• Tuesday, July 1: Real Madrid vs. Juventus at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami – 3:00 PM ET

• With centuries of history between them, Real Madrid and Juventus bring decades of dominance and elite talent to one of the tournament's most anticipated matchups.

• Tuesday, July 1: Borussia Dortmund vs. CF Monterrey at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta – 9:00 PM ET

• Dortmund, known for producing young stars, including American Gio Reyna, goes head-to-head with Monterrey's experienced roster built for pressure-packed matches.

Quarterfinals and beyond: Cities set to host historic showdowns

The tournament continues with quarterfinals in Atlanta, Orlando, New York/New Jersey, and Philadelphia, giving fans in these cities a front-row seat to soccer history. As the stakes rise, all eyes will turn to MetLife Stadium, the iconic venue set to host both the semifinals and the final, where one club will lift the trophy and cement their legacy.

How to watch and get involved

You can grab tickets for these matches at FIFA.com/Tickets, the official and preferred hub for purchasing FIFA Club World Cup 2025 tickets. For fans looking for a premium experience, ticket-inclusive hospitality packages are also available at FIFA.com/Hospitality.

If you can't make it to the stadium, you won't miss a thing — DAZN.com is streaming every match live and free, bringing the excitement of the tournament straight to fans everywhere.

Fans can also fill out a Second Chance bracket for the knockout stage here: https://play.fifa.com/bracket-predictor/

To learn more about the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, visit FIFA.com.