
The Football Faithful
·27 June 2025
FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 draw in full

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·27 June 2025
The FIFA Club World Cup has reached the knockout rounds with the full lineup for the Round of 16 confirmed.
There are some huge clashes as the competition’s inaugural last-16 games take place, including clashes between compatriots, huge all-European showdowns, and some notable reunions.
The action kicks off as Palmeiras face Botafogo on Saturday as the Brasileiro Série A sides meet on the world stage. Later in the day, Benfica take on Chelsea in a rematch of the 2013 Europa League final.
Lionel Messi will come up against some familiar faces in the last 16. Messi’s Inter Miami will take on his former side – and Champions League winners – Paris Saint-Germain in the next stage.
Elsewhere, there’s a fascinating clash between Saudi Pro League heavyweights Al-Hilal and in-form Manchester City, with the latter having scored 13 goals in just three games to date.
Real Madrid and Juventus also collide, in a contest between Spain and Italy’s most decorated clubs.