Football fans around the world are anticipating an exciting start to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which begins on Sunday, June 15.
This initial matchday marks a watershed moment in the Club World Cup, as it grows to a 32-team format and features a World Cup-style group stage.
Fans will be treated to nonstop worldwide football drama as clubs like as Real Madrid, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Palmeiras, and Inter Miami compete over five frantic days.
Among the highlight matches are Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, and Al Ahly, an African powerhouse. Meanwhile, PSG will face Atlético Madrid in a European heavyweight battle.
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South American powerhouses Palmeiras, Flamengo, and River Plate will also face tough international competition.
The following is the complete list of Matchday 1 matchups, with corresponding kick-off times:
Matchday 1 Fixtures and Kickoff Times:
Sunday, 15 June
Al Ahly vs. Inter Miami, 12:30
Bayern Munich vs. Auckland City, 17:00
PSG versus Atlético Madrid, 20:00
Palmeiras versus. Porto, 23:00
Monday, June 16
Botafogo vs. Seattle Sounders: 3:00
Chelsea vs. LAFC: 20:00.
Boca Juniors versus Benfica: 23:00
Tuesday, June 17
Flamengo vs. ES Tunis: 2:00
Fluminense against Borussia Dortmund, 17:00.
River Plate vs. Urawa Reds, 20:00
Ulsan Hyundai versus Mamelodi Sundowns: 23:00
Wednesday, June 18
Monterrey vs. Inter Milan: 2:00
Manchester City vs Wydad AC, 17:00.
Real Madrid versus Al-Hilal, 20:00
Pachuca vs. RB Salzburg, 23:00
Thursday, June 19
Al Ain against Juventus: 2:00
