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The group part of the 2025 FIFA Membership World Cup is over and we have the 16 finest groups in a race to win the primary version of the brand new format of the event. After the group part, which was divided in eight teams shaped by the 32 groups concerned, we have now now a bracket that may final till the ultimate that may happen on July 13 at MetLife Stadium. Ranging from the eight matchups of the Spherical of 16, let’s rank all of the matches that may happen ranging from this weekend.

8. Borussia Dortmund vs. Monterrey

Borussia Dortmund will face Mexican aspect Monterrey, after the German giants managed to get via the group stage by ending up in first place of their group and scoring two wins and one draw in opposition to Fluminense, Mamelodi and Ulsan HD. The group coached by Niko Kovac will face the Mexican group, that managed to get via in the identical group with Inter, River Plate and Urawa Pink Diamonds, being one of many surprises of the primary part of the event. Specifically, Monterrey have been ready to attract in opposition to each Inter within the opening match due to the opening purpose of former Actual Madrid defender Sergio Ramos, and in the second in opposition to River Plate earlier than successful the important thing sport in opposition to the Japanese group.

Date: Tuesday, July 1 | Time: 9 p.m. ET
Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta, Georgia
Dwell stream: Watch on DAZN (totally free)
Odds: BVB -140; Draw +270; Monterey +360

7. Benfica vs. Chelsea

The 2 European groups will meet as Benfica managed to finish up on the prime of Group C after successful the final key sport in opposition to Bayern Munich (one draw, two wins in three video games) whereas Chelsea after successful the UEFA Convention League ended up behind Flamengo within the group stage of the event. The 2 groups know one another, as in addition they met within the 2012-13 version of the UEFA Europa League remaining, when the aspect coached by Rafa Benitez gained 2-1 within the remaining due to a late purpose of Branislav Ivanovic.

Date: Saturday, June 28 | Time: 4 p.m. ET
Location: Financial institution of America Stadium — Charlotte, North Carolina
Dwell stream: Watch on DAZN (totally free)
Odds: Benfica +250; Draw +230; Chelsea +110

6. Flamengo vs. Bayern Munich

The Brazilian aspect, after ending up on the prime of Group D will meet Bayern Munich, the German champions, who, by shedding 1-0 to Benfica, ended up as runners up of Group C. Flamengo have been one of many surprises of the event thus far, and confirmed additionally how nicely the Brazilian sides are performing as all 4 groups from Brazil certified for the spherical of 16 of the event, and two of them will meet a European aspect whereas Botafogo and Palmeiras will face every others within the first match of the spherical of 16’s schedule on Saturday.

Date: Sunday, June 29 | Time: 4 p.m. ET
Location: Arduous Rock Stadium — Miami, Florida
Dwell stream: Watch on DAZN (totally free)
Odds: Flamengo +390; Draw +290; Bayern Munich -165

5. Inter vs. Fluminense

Speaking about European groups assembly a Brazilian aspect, Inter will face Fluminense on Monday, in one of the fascinating matches of the Spherical of 16. The Italian giants certified for the knockout phases due to a 2-0 win in opposition to River Plate within the final matchday of the group part, due to the targets of Italian wonderkid Francesco Pio Esposito and Alessandro Bastoni. The group now coached by Cristian Chivu will face Fluminense within the spherical of 16, and may doubtlessly meet their former coach Simone Inzaghi if Al-Hilal will knock out Manchester Metropolis within the subsequent spherical.

Date: Monday, June 30 | Time: 3 p.m. ET
Location: Financial institution of America Stadium — Charlotte, North Carolina
Dwell stream: Watch on DAZN (totally free)
Odds: Inter -145; Draw +240; Fluminense +430

4. Palmeiras vs. Botafogo

The Brazilian derby between Palmeiras and Botafogo is by far one of the fascinating matches of the spherical of 16, that may also kick off the knockout phases of the event on Saturday. Palmeiras ended up on the prime of Group A with 5 factors with one win in opposition to Al-Ahly and two attracts in opposition to Inter Miami, that ended up second of their group, and FC Porto. Botafogo, however, managed to get via within the group with PSG and Atletico de Madrid, as all of the three groups ended up with six factors, however due to the purpose distinction the Brazilian aspect certified for the spherical of 16 whereas the Spanish group was eradicated.

Date: Saturday, June 28 | Time: 12 p.m. ET
Location: Lincoln Monetary Subject — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dwell stream: Watch on DAZN (totally free)
Odds: Palmeiras +135; Draw +195; Botafogo +240

3. Manchester Metropolis vs. Al-Hilal

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester Metropolis will face Al-Hilal, the group now coached by Simone Inzaghi that certified to the spherical of 16 due to their win within the final matchday in opposition to Pachuca. The English aspect have been the one group within the event to win all three video games of the group stage, scoring 13 targets in three video games and conceding solely two within the 5-2 win in opposition to Juventus within the final matchday (either side have been already certified). Then again, the Saudi group drew the primary two video games in opposition to Actual Madrid (1-1) and RB Salzburg (0-0) earlier than successful the final key sport in opposition to Pachuca and qualifying for the subsequent spherical. The winner of this tie will face both Inter or Fluminense, and Inzaghi may doubtlessly meet the group he managed till the 2025 Champions League remaining misplaced 5-0 to PSG.

Date: Monday, June 30 | Time: 9 p.m. ET
Location: Tenting World Stadium — Orlando, Florida
Dwell stream: Watch on DAZN (totally free)
Odds: Man Metropolis -360; Draw +480; Al-Hilal +700

2. PSG vs. Inter Miami

The French giants and 2025 UEFA Champions League winners will meet Inter Miami and Lionel Messi, who performed for the French aspect from the summer time 2021 to 2023 when he moved to the US. Messi and the previous Barcelona gamers may also meet their former coach, Luis Enrique, who’s now teaching the French giants in a really fascinating and nostalgic matchup. The successful aspect will face both Flamengo or Bayern Munich within the quarterfinals.

Date: Sunday, June 29 | Time: 12 p.m. ET
Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta, Georgia
Dwell stream: Watch on DAZN (totally free)
Odds: PSG -600; Draw +600; Inter Miami +1000

1. Actual Madrid vs. Juventus

That is by far one of the best matchup of the spherical of 16 as the 2 historic European groups will meet within the first knockout stage of the event. Each side are going via a summer time revolution with managers Xabi Alonso and Igor Tudor, additionally having some ups and down thus far within the event. The Spanish aspect ended up on the prime of Group H with one draw (1-1) in opposition to Al-Hilal and two wins in opposition to Pachuca and RB Salzburg whereas Juventus gained in opposition to Al-Ain and Wydad earlier than shedding 5-2 to Manchester Metropolis. It is going to be an fascinating take a look at for each groups, understanding there may be nonetheless lots of work to do in the summertime forward of the 2025-26 season.

Date: Tuesday, July 1 | Time: 3 p.m. ET
Location: Arduous Rock Stadium — Miami, Florida
Dwell stream: Watch on DAZN (totally free)
Odds: Actual Madrid -165; Draw +260; Juventus +480