Dortmund, Inter make it to knockout stage in Club World Cup
Dortmund advanced to the knockout stage of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 alongside Fluminense, Inter Milan, and Monterrey. Fluminense became the fourth Brazilian team to reach the last 16 of this elite competition.
Dortmund takes Group F ahead of Fluminense
Two teams from Group F confirmed their spots in the knockout stage. Both encounters only produced a single goal. Fluminense showed their defensive resilience against Mamelodi Sundowns. These two teams played out a goalless draw, and Fluminense qualified ahead of the South African club.
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Borussia Dortmund needed a win against Ulsan Hyundai to confirm the top spot. The German club was looking to confirm its place in the last 16 after Bayern Munich did it on the previous night. Summer signing Daniel Svensson made the difference during the match. He scored the only goal of the game in the 36th minute. Dortmund managed to hit the target on 11 occasions, but only one managed to get past the South Korean goalkeeper. A 1-0 scoreline was enough to confirm a spot in the last 16.
Inter knocked out River Plate
Inter Milan and River Plate went head-to-head in their final group encounter. A win for either side would have confirmed a knockout berth. Inter are playing under new manager Cristian Chivu. His team was creating chances, but none of them were troubling the goalkeeper. Inter were given a huge hope when River Plate were reduced to 10 men in the 66th minute.
19-year-old Francesco Pio Esposito took full advantage of the deficit and gave his side the lead in the 72nd minute. Inter got another goal through Bastoni in added time. River Plate were reduced to nine men after Gonzalo Montiel received his second yellow of the night. Inter topped the group ahead of Monterrey. Both Argentinian clubs have been eliminated from the competition.
Monterrey ended the group stage with a 4-0 win over Urawa Red Diamonds. Sergio Ramos captains this Mexican side and has played a huge role in their success. He will be eyeing a sixth Club World Cup title.
Which teams have qualified for the knockout stage?
Group-A: Palmeiras (Brazil), Inter Miami (USA)
Group-B: PSG (France), Botafogo (Brazil)
Group-C: Benfica (Portugal), Bayern Munich (Germany)
Group-D: Flamengo (Brazil), Chelsea (England)
Group-E: Inter Milan (Italy), Monterrey (Mexico)
Group-F: Borussia Dortmund (Germany), Fluminense (Brazil)
Group-G: Juventus (Italy), Manchester City (England)
Group-H: TBD
14 teams have already confirmed their spot in the last 16. Three teams from Group H have the potential to advance to the knockout stage. Real Madrid will go against RB Salzburg. The winner of this match will get the top spot in the group. Al Hilal also has a chance to top this group, but only if the first match ends in a draw. The Saudi club has drawn both group games and needs at least a win to confirm a knockout berth.
Round of 16 fixtures
Palmeiras vs Botafogo
Benfica vs Chelsea
PSG vs Inter Miami
Flamengo vs Bayern Munich
Inter Milan vs Fluminense
Manchester City/ Juventus vs 2nd place Group H
1st place Group H vs Manchester City/ Juventus
Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey
