FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Quarterfinal Preview: Fixtures, Teams, and Schedule

 

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 has reached the quarterfinal stage, with eight elite clubs from three continents vying for global supremacy. Following a dramatic Round of 16 that featured extra-time thrillers, major upsets, and dominant performances, the final eight teams are now confirmed.

European heavyweights, South American powerhouses, and a Middle Eastern contender make up a compelling last-eight lineup. Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund were the final teams to secure their places, setting up an exciting set of fixtures ahead.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the quarterfinal matches:

Quarterfinal 1: Fluminense (Brazil) vs Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia)

Date: Friday, July 4

Time: 3:00 PM local / 19:00 GMT

Venue: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida

This matchup promises a vibrant and emotionally charged atmosphere as Fluminense, one of Brazil’s most historic clubs, takes on Saudi giants Al Hilal. Both teams earned their spots with statement victories Fluminense defeated Champions League finalists Inter Milan 2-0, while Al Hilal stunned defending champions Manchester City with a 4-3 extra-time win in one of the tournament’s biggest upsets.

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Quarterfinal 2: Palmeiras (Brazil) vs Chelsea (England)

Date: Friday, July 4

Time: 9:00 PM local / 01:00 GMT (July 5)

Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Palmeiras, runners-up in the Brazilian top flight, face off against 2021 Club World Cup winners Chelsea. Having dispatched Botafogo in an all-Brazilian Round of 16 encounter, Palmeiras have been particularly strong defensively. Chelsea, looking to bounce back from a challenging domestic season, will aim to progress and keep their title hopes alive. The winner of this clash will meet the victor of Fluminense vs Al Hilal in the first semifinal.

Quarterfinal 3: Paris Saint-Germain (France) vs Bayern Munich (Germany)

Date: Saturday, July 5

Time: 12:00 PM local / 16:00 GMT

Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

In what is arguably the most high-profile encounter of the quarterfinals, European champions PSG face off against Bayern Munich. PSG, chasing a historic season quadruple, will look to reinforce their global standing with a victory over the German side. Bayern, joint top scorers in the competition with 16 goals, bring firepower but will face a stern test against a defensively organized PSG.

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Quarterfinal 4: Real Madrid (Spain) vs Borussia Dortmund (Germany)

Date: Saturday, July 5

Time: 4:00 PM local / 20:00 GMT

Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

This fixture is a rematch of the 2024 UEFA Champions League final and promises to be a standout clash of the tournament. Real Madrid, record winners of the Club World Cup, will have star forward Kylian Mbappé back in action as they take on a resurgent Borussia Dortmund side. With the match taking place at the 88,000-capacity MetLife Stadium also set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup final it’s expected to draw a capacity crowd and highlight the growing U.S. interest in global football.

The winner of this match will face the victor from PSG vs Bayern Munich in the second semifinal.