📅 Dates: Tuesday, July 8 & Wednesday, July 9, 2025
📍 Location: U.S. venues (specific semifinals based on quarter-final winners)
As the first-ever 32-team edition of the FIFA Club World Cup heats up in the U.S., only four teams will remain standing after the July 4–5 quarter-finals. Here’s what to expect from the upcoming semi-final stage, scheduled for July 8–9, 2025.
🔥 Semi-Final Contenders: Who’s in the Mix?
With quarter-final matches wrapping up, these four blockbuster clashes could shape the semi-final stage:
🏟️ Semi-Final A: Fluminense 🇧🇷 / Al-Hilal 🇸🇦 vs Chelsea 🇬🇧 / Palmeiras 🇧🇷
- Fluminense stunned Inter Milan 2–0 and now look to prove that South American flair still rules.
- Al-Hilal, the pride of Saudi Arabia, delivered the tournament’s biggest shocker—beating Manchester City 4–3 after extra time.
- Palmeiras relied on structure and resilience to edge past Botafogo 1–0, while
- Chelsea, with their Premier League firepower, overwhelmed Benfica 4–1 in extra time.
👉 What to Expect: A fiery clash between Brazilian flair and European efficiency, or a rematch of Fluminense vs Chelsea—a repeat of the 2023 final. Watch for tactical flexibility, set-piece mastery, and strong midfield control.
🏟️ Semi-Final B: PSG 🇫🇷 / Bayern Munich 🇩🇪 vs Real Madrid 🇪🇸 / Borussia Dortmund 🇩🇪
- PSG, fresh off dominating Inter Miami, enter with Champions League-winning momentum.
- Bayern Munich eliminated Flamengo 4–2 in an extra-time thriller, powered by Harry Kane’s brace.
- Real Madrid, under new coach Xabi Alonso, remain clinical—they edged Juventus 1–0.
- Borussia Dortmund, youthful and energetic, made it past Monterrey and now face their toughest test yet.
👉 What to Expect: Fireworks. PSG vs Bayern is a battle of attacking royalty. Meanwhile, Real Madrid vs Dortmund would be a classic of European generations—legend vs uprising. Expect fast tempo, elite finishing, and world-class moments.
🌎 Global Power Balance: Europe vs The Rest?
This stage highlights the power struggle between European dominance and South American revival—with Asian and Middle Eastern clubs like Al-Hilal disrupting the status quo.
With billions watching, the Club World Cup semifinals are no longer ceremonial—they’re legacy-defining.
⭐ Players to Watch
- Harry Kane (Bayern) – clinical finishing, leader on the pitch
- Kylian Mbappé (PSG) – pace and precision
- Charith Asalanka (Fluminense) – midfield metronome
- Trent Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid) – redefining full-back play
- Sergej Milinković-Savić (Al-Hilal) – experience meets execution
🗓️ Match Dates
- Semi-Final 1: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
- Semi-Final 2: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
- Final: Sunday, July 13, 2025 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
📝 Final Word
This isn’t just a battle for a trophy—it’s a global proving ground. Can Chelsea reclaim glory? Will Real Madrid extend their empire? Or is it time for a South American or Asian champion to rise?
The world’s eyes are on America. Four clubs. One crown. Let the semi-finals begin.
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