Which teams are in the FIFA Club World Cup round of 16?

With all but 14 spots of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 confirmed, three teams will vie for the last two berths on the final day of the group stage.

Among those fighting for a chance to stay in contention for the title are record five-time champions Real Madrid after fellow European giants Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and Manchester City clinched qualification.

Al Jazeera Sport explains which teams are in and which are out, while breaking down the scenarios under which some of the comparatively smaller clubs could squeeze through.

Which teams are in the Club World Cup round of 16?

With two wins out of two and six points in the bag, these five clubs can breathe easy:

• Botafogo
• PSG
• Inter Miami
• Palmeiras
• Bayern Munich
• Flamengo
• Manchester City
• Juventus
• Benfica
• Chelsea
• Monterrey
• Inter Milan
• Borussia Dortmund
• Fluminense

Which teams have been knocked out of the Club World Cup?

The journey has ended for these clubs:

• Auckland City
• Los Angeles FC
• Urawa Red Diamonds
• Ulsan HD
• Wydad AC
• Al Ain
• Pachuca
• Atletico Madrid
• Seattle Sounders
• FC Porto
• Al Ahly
• ES Tunis
• Boca Juniors
• River Plate
• Mamelodi Sundowns

What are the tie-breaker rules being used in the Club World Cup?

In case of a tie on points, the teams progressing to the knockouts will be determined on a set of tie-breakers. Should the first step result in another tie, the next tie-breaker will be employed until a winner is decided. These steps are:

• Head-to-head winner between the tied teams
• Head-to-head goal difference between the tied teams
• Head-to-head goals scored between the tied teams
• Disciplinary points (yellow and red cards)
• Drawing of lots

What result do Real Madrid need to progress?

• Real Madrid: With four points from their first two games – like RB Salzburg – Real sit on top of Group H by edging Salzburg on goal difference. A win against the Austrian team in their final group game will send the Spanish giants through. A draw and a win for Al Hilal over Pachuca will leave all three teams on five points apiece, bringing the tie-break rules into play to determine the top two sides.

Can Al Hilal still qualify for the knockouts?

Yes, as they have two points from their first two games, giving them a promising shot at qualification.

Al Hilal have two points from their two drawn games. The Saudi club face the ousted Mexican side Pachuca for a chance to score a big win and then hope that their superior goal difference can see them through, irrespective of the result in the other Group H game.

Which other teams still have a chance to enter the round of 16?

• RB Salzburg