FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is heating up with high-stakes showdowns, dramatic comebacks, and fierce rivalries taking center stage that is set for more unforgettable moments in this year’s elite club competition.
Flamengo 2–0 Espérance de Tunis (Group D)
In a commanding opener in Philadelphia, Flamengo asserted dominance with an impressive 2–0 victory over Espérance de Tunis.
- Brazil’s Libertadores champions held 80% possession, limiting Espérance to just two shots on target.
- Opening goal (17′): Guillermo Varela’s cross found Giorgian de Arrascaeta, who tapped in the lead.
- Second goal (70′): Luiz Araújo struck after a clever through ball from Jorginho.
- Next clash: Flamengo and Chelsea, both tied on three points, now face off this Friday in a likely Group D decider.
Boca Juniors 2–2 Benfica (Group C)
In Miami, Boca Juniors opened with fire before conceding a dramatic draw to Benfica.
- Boca’s goals: Miguel Merentiel (21′) and Rodrigo Battaglia (27′) gave Argentina the lead.
- Benfica comeback: Ángel Di María converted a penalty right before halftime; Nicolás Otamendi equalized in the 84th minute.
- Disciplinary drama: The match saw three red cards and intense physicality, with 22 fouls in total.
- Standings impact: Both teams earned 1 point; they trail Bayern Munich, which leads the group after a 10–0 rout of Auckland City.
Club World Cup 2025 Fixtures – Today June 17, 2025
Group F
Fluminense vs Borussia Dortmund
🕘 KSA: 7:00 PM | Egypt: 6:00 PM
River Plate vs Urawa Red Diamonds
🕙 KSA: 10:00 PM | Egypt: 9:00 PM
Ulsan HD vs Mamelodi Sundowns
🕛 KSA: 1:00 AM (Jun 18) | Egypt: 12:00 AM (Jun 18)
Monterrey vs Inter Milan
🕚 KSA: 4:00 AM (Jun 18) | Egypt: 3:00 AM (Jun 18)
Club World Cup 2025 – Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 18
Group G & H
Manchester City vs Wydad AC
🕘 KSA: 7:00 PM | Egypt: 6:00 PM
Real Madrid vs Al-Hilal
🕙 KSA: 10:00 PM | Egypt: 9:00 PM
All provided Club World Cup 2025 matches are based on local ET kickoff times from ESPN and Fox Sports, converted to KSA and Egyptian time zones.
