The Club World Cup has entered the knockout phase as the remaining 16 teams turn their attention towards the final and a huge cash prize.
The expanded 32-team tournament has not been short of surprises in the group stages, with several upsets and impressive results from some of the competitions lesser-known sides.
Atletico Madrid have been sent packing in the group stages after Diego Simeone’s side finished third behind the Brazilian Botafogo in Group B.
Elsewhere, both Bayern Munich and Chelsea failed to top their respective groups after surprise losses to Benfica and Flamengo respectively.
Enzo Maresca’s side will take on Benfica in the round of 16, while the other Premier League side, Manchester City, will play Al-Hilal on June 30.
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Both clubs are on the same side of the draw and could meet in the semi-finals of the tournament.
And while the victor of that potential semi-final would progress to the final, what happens with the losers? Let’s find out.
Is there a third place play-off at the Club World Cup?
No, there is not a third-place play-off at the Club World Cup 2025.
Given concerns over player welfare and the added demands of an expanded Club World Cup, it is perhaps no surprise that FIFA decided to do without a third place play-off for this tournament.
After the semi-final stage, the competition will therefore just finish with the final on Sunday 13th July at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Club World Cup full schedule
On the other side of the knockout bracket, Lionel Messi will face his former club as Inter Miami will play Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16.
Bayern Munich will meet Flamengo, who finished top of Group D ahead of Chelsea.
Borussia Dortmund will play Mexican side Monterrey, while Real Madrid will meet Juventus.
The quarter-finals are set to take place on July 4 and 5, with the two semi-finals taking place on July 8 and 9 ahead of Sunday’s final.
Club World Cup prize money per round
Group stage win: £1.4million
Group stage draw: £739,000
Round of 16: £5.5million
Quarter-final: £9.6million
Semi-final: £15.5million
Final: £22.1million
Winners: £29.5million
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