FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Live: Today’s news recap ahead of Benfica vs Chelsea and Palmeiras vs Botafogo on Saturday

Welcome to Day 14 of the  2025 FIFA Club World Cup , where the intensity ramps up as we move from group drama to knockout-stage anticipation.

Earlier, Man City booked their place in the last 16 with a scintillating 5-2 demolition of Juventus , setting up a clash with Al Hilal in the next round.

Real Madrid reminded everyone of their pedigree as Vinícius Júnior led them to a commanding 3-0 win over Salzburg , earning a mouthwatering showdown with Juventus.

We also saw Al Hilal progress after a composed 2-0 victory over Salzburg, while Al Ain bowed out of the tournament on a high, edging Wydad 2-1.

Today, we’ll unpack the stories behind those results and look ahead to what promises to be a knockout stage full of edge-of-your-seat action.

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