The eyes of the global football community turn to the United States today, Thursday, June 26, 2025, for a thrilling conclusion to the group stage of FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
Tonight features four fiery matches across Groups G and H, highlighted by the clash between Manchester City and Juventus for the top spot, and the crucial games that will determine the fate of Real Madrid and Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal in the race for the Round of 16.
Today’s Club World Cup 2025 Matches (EDT)
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Here is today’s schedule:
- Juventus vs. Manchester City: 3:00 PM
- Wydad AC vs. Al Ain FC: 3:00 PM
- Red Bull Salzburg vs. Real Madrid: 9:00 PM
- Al Hilal SFC vs. Pachuca: 9:00 PM
The Battle for the Top Spot in Club World Cup 2025 Group G
Both England’s Manchester City and Italy’s Juventus have officially secured their qualification for the Round of 16, each having earned 6 points.
Consequently, their match today in Orlando will be a battle to determine the winner of Group G.
Pep Guardiola’s squad is aiming for a victory to secure the top spot and face the runner-up of Group H.
Meanwhile, Wydad AC of Morocco will face Al Ain of the UAE in a match for pride in Washington D.C.
Both teams, having already been eliminated, will be looking to end their campaigns with a morale-boosting win and avoid finishing last in the group.
Deciding Qualification in Group H: Al Hilal Clings to Hope
Group H is the most complex and exciting, with no team having secured their spot just yet.
Red Bull Salzburg leads the standings with 4 points, followed by Real Madrid on goal difference.
Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal, the sole remaining Arab representative in contention, sits in third place with two points.
Club World Cup 2025: Complex Qualification Scenarios:
Real Madrid and Salzburg: A win for either team guarantees direct passage to the next round.
The loser of this match could face elimination if Al Hilal beats Pachuca.
Al Hilal: The Saudi giants, known as “Al-Za’eem,” enter their match against Pachuca in Nashville with only one objective: to win. However, a victory alone may not be enough.
They will need a favorable result from the other match, specifically that Real Madrid vs. Salzburg game does not end in a high-scoring draw (2-2 or higher), to snatch one of the two qualification spots.
Arab fans are eagerly awaiting the results of this decisive Club World Cup 2025 night, hoping to see Al Hilal continue its successful run and advance to the knockout stages of this prestigious global tournament.
