The FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 concluded with Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund securing their spots in the quarter-finals, finalizing the tournament’s elite eight. The knockout stage now features high-stakes clashes, blending European powerhouses and continental champions.
The confirmed quarter-final matchups are as follows:
Palmeiras (CONMEBOL) vs Chelsea (UEFA): Brazilian giants Palmeiras, fresh off a dominant domestic campaign, face a resurgent Chelsea aiming to rebuild their European legacy.
Fluminense (CONMEBOL) vs Al Hilal (AFC): Copa Libertadores winners Fluminense take on Asian champions Al Hilal, promising a tactical battle between South American flair and Middle Eastern resilience.
Paris Saint-Germain (UEFA) vs Bayern Munich (UEFA): A blockbuster European showdown highlights the bracket, as PSG—bolstered by summer signings—clashes with Bayern, seeking redemption after an early UEFA Champions League exit.
Borussia Dortmund (UEFA) vs Real Madrid (UEFA): Dortmund, riding on young attacking talent, confronts 15-time European champions Real Madrid, setting the stage for a rematch of their 2023 Champions League group-stage duel.
With four UEFA teams and two CONMEBOL sides among the quarter-finalists, the stage is set for intense intercontinental competition as clubs vie for a spot in the semi-finals.
