The decisive phase of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, currently underway in the United States, has kicked off with the quarterfinal lineup now complete.
Football fans around the world are bracing for high-stakes clashes between some of the sport’s most elite clubs.
Tournament Format
The tournament features 32 teams from six continents, plus the host nation’s champion.
These teams were divided into eight groups of four, with the top two from each group advancing to the Round of 16.
From there, the competition follows a knockout format all the way to the final—no third-place match is played.
Matches in the knockout rounds are decided in 90 minutes.
If tied, they go to extra time, and if needed, penalty shootouts.
2025 FIFA Club World Cup Quarterfinalists
Following the conclusion of the Round of 16, the eight clubs advancing to the quarterfinals are:
- Real Madrid
- Bayern Munich
- Paris Saint-Germain
- Chelsea
- Borussia Dortmund
- Alhilal
- Fluminense
- Palmeiras
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Quarterfinal Match Schedule (Somalia Time – EAT)
The quarterfinals will be played over July 4 and 5, 2025, as follows:
| Date | Time (EAT) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 4 | 22:00 | Fluminense vs Alhilal |
| Saturday, July 5 | 04:00 | Palmeiras vs Chelsea |
| Saturday, July 5 | 19:00 | Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich |
| Saturday, July 5 | 23:00 | Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund |
Where to Watch 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Quarterfinals
FIFA has announced that DAZN will stream all 63 matches of the tournament for free and in high quality via its digital platforms worldwide.
The agreement also allows DAZN to sublicense broadcasting rights to local networks, ensuring broader global access as part of FIFA’s mission to “truly globalize football.”
Final Match Details
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final is scheduled for Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 22:00 Somalia time, and will take place at MetLife Stadium in New York City.
