Bayern Munich booked their place in the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals with a 4–2 win over Brazil’s Flamengo in an action-packed encounter at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday, June 29, 2025.

The German champions came out flying, scoring twice in the opening ten minutes. Flamengo midfielder Erick Pulgar turned a Joshua Kimmich corner into his own net in the 6th minute, giving Bayern an early lead. Just three minutes later, Harry Kane struck a thunderous long-range effort that crashed off the post and in, doubling the advantage.

Flamengo, backed by a passionate crowd, responded through Gerson in the 33rd minute. The midfielder found space at the edge of the box and drilled home a fine finish to reduce the deficit. However, Bayern responded swiftly. Leon Goretzka smashed in a volley in the 42nd minute, restoring the two-goal cushion and sending the Bavarians into the break with a 3–1 lead.

The second half saw Flamengo push hard. They were rewarded when Michael Olise was penalized for a handball, and Jorginho calmly converted from the spot in the 55th minute to bring the score to 3–2. The Brazilian side continued to press, but Bayern’s discipline and composure kept them in control.

Harry Kane put the game beyond doubt in the 73rd minute with his second goal of the night. After a Flamengo defensive error, Kane pounced to finish clinically, securing the 4–2 victory. The England captain’s brace took his season tally to 41 goals and tied him for the most goals scored by an Englishman in Club World Cup history.

Bayern’s win sets up a blockbuster quarter-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain. Meanwhile, Flamengo exit the tournament with pride after a spirited performance, but defensive lapses proved costly on the day.

Match Stats:

Goals: Flamengo 2 – 4 Bayern Munich

Possession: Flamengo 51% – 49% Bayern

Shots on Target: Flamengo 3 – 4 Bayern

Yellow Cards: Flamengo 4 – Bayern 5

With Harry Kane in top form and Bayern’s attack firing on all cylinders, the German side looks poised for a deep run in the tournament. Their next test against PSG promises to be another high-stakes thriller.

Paris Saint-Germain put on a masterclass in Atlanta, dispatching Inter Miami 4–0 in the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

The European giants were ruthless, scoring all four goals in the first half to book their place in the quarter-finals and end Lionel Messi’s hopes of Club World Cup glory with his MLS side.

In front of a lively crowd of over 65,000 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, PSG wasted no time stamping their authority.

João Neves opened the scoring just six minutes in, heading home unmarked from a Vitinha free kick. The goal set the tone for what quickly became a one-sided affair.

Neves doubled the lead in the 39th minute, tapping in from close range after a slick combination between Bradley Barcola and Fabián Ruiz.

Inter Miami’s defense was in disarray, and their frustration grew when Tomás Avilés accidentally redirected a low cross into his own net in the 44th minute, effectively killing any chance of a comeback.

The final blow came moments later in stoppage time. A long-range effort struck the crossbar, and Achraf Hakimi reacted first to slot home the rebound and make it 4–0. PSG’s intensity and precision left Inter Miami reeling before the halftime whistle.

Luis Enrique’s side completely dominated the match, enjoying 66% possession and registering 19 shots to Inter Miami’s 7.

Messi, who returned to the Club World Cup for the first time since leaving Europe, was largely contained by PSG’s disciplined midfield and backline.

The Argentine, once the heart of Barcelona’s Club World Cup triumphs, found little joy against his former club.

The defeat marks Messi’s first-ever loss in the competition, ending a 16-year unbeaten run dating back to his debut appearance in 2009.

For Inter Miami, the result brings a disappointing end to an otherwise historic journey—becoming the first MLS side to reach the knockout stage of the newly expanded tournament.

PSG now shift their focus to the quarter-finals, where they will face either Flamengo or Bayern Munich on July 5.

With confidence soaring and their key players in top form, the French side looks poised to challenge for their first-ever Club World Cup title.

While Inter Miami’s dream run is over, the experience gained and the exposure on the world stage mark an important milestone in the club’s and Major League Soccer’s growing international presence.

Chelsea booked their place in the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals with a commanding 4–1 extra-time victory over Benfica on Saturday, June 28, in a match filled with late drama and an unusual weather delay.

The game at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte was halted for nearly two hours due to a lightning storm, with fans evacuated and players forced to wait in the dressing rooms during stoppage time.

When play resumed, Reece James gave Chelsea the lead in the 64th minute with a stunning free-kick. Just when it seemed the Blues had done enough, Ángel Di María converted a stoppage-time penalty for Benfica after a handball by Malo Gusto, sending the match into extra time.

Early in the added period, Benfica were reduced to 10 men when Gianluca Prestianni received a second yellow card—a moment that shifted the momentum firmly in Chelsea’s favor.

From there, the Premier League side took full control:

Christopher Nkunku restored the lead in the 108th minute, Pedro Neto added a third in the 114th, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall sealed the win in the 117th.

Chelsea’s quality in depth made the difference, as all three goal-scorers came off the bench to deliver a clinical extra-time performance.

The result sets up a quarter-final clash with Palmeiras on July 4 in Philadelphia, in a rematch of the 2021 Club World Cup final. Benfica exit the competition after a spirited showing but were undone by fatigue and a costly red card.