FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 Set: Every Potential Quarterfinal Clash Revealed
The FIFA Club World Cup tournament structure has been finalized following the conclusion of the group stage on Wednesday. The knockout phase pairings are now set, allowing supporters to start making predictions about which team will claim the championship.
Most prominent European clubs successfully progressed to the elimination rounds, with the notable exception of Atlético Madrid, who suffered a surprising defeat to Botafogo. Inter Miami stands as the only Major League Soccer club remaining after both Seattle Sounders and LAFC were eliminated from the tournament. Despite these upsets, the round of 16 promises exciting encounters, with potential Champions League final rematches looming.
Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain emerge as the leading contenders to advance far in the tournament based on their group stage displays. However, the unpredictable nature of knockout football means surprises are always possible.
Below is an overview of the FIFA Club World Cup knockout bracket for the round of 16 and potential quarterfinal encounters.