Chelsea too strong for Los Angeles

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Chelsea too strong for Los Angeles

Atlanta: Chelsea kicked off their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group D campaign with a solid 2-0 victory over Los Angeles FC on Monday.

Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez's goals got the Blues off to a good start in a competitive clash against one of the three qualified MLS teams.

New signing Liam Delap made his debut as a substitute and helped set up Fernandez's strike, with Chelsea hoping to reestablish themselves among the elite after their UEFA Conference League triumph and Champions League qualification.

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Preview - Group E: River Plate (ARG) v Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN)

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Preview - Group E: River Plate (ARG) v Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN)

Seattle: Urawa Red Diamonds will brace themselves for a tough fight in their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 opener against Argentina’s River Plate at the Lumen Field on Tuesday.

While Urawa are making their fourth appearance, River Plate are competing for the third time, having finished runners-up in 2015 and third in 2018.

Preview - Group F: Ulsan HD FC (KOR) v Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA)

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Preview - Group F: Ulsan HD FC (KOR) v Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA)

Orlando: Korea Republic’s Ulsan HD FC will be aiming for a winning start to their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 campaign when they take on Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa in Group F on Tuesday.

Ulsan qualified via the AFC rankings pathway as the most consistent Asian club side in recent seasons, a route they share with Memelodi who qualified via the CAF rankings pathway.

Botafogo edge Sounders to claim winning start

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Botafogo edge Sounders to claim winning start

Seattle: Botafogo began their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 campaign with a 2-1 victory against Seattle Sounders FC on Sunday at Lumen Field, the Major League Soccer side's home stadium.

The Brazilian side displayed attacking quality in the first half but had to rely on stout defence after the interval to hold off the Sounders.

First-half goals from Jair Cunha and Igor Jesus left the Brazilians level with Paris Saint-Germain, but in second place in Group B due to an inferior goal difference.

Palmeiras, Porto share spoils

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Palmeiras, Porto share spoils

New York: SE Palmeiras and FC Porto played out a pulsating 0-0 draw in the third game of Matchday Two at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

Palmeiras and Porto traded blows but failed to score in front of a crowd packed with Brazilian supporters, leaving all four Group A sides on one point.

PSG overwhelm 10-man Atletico

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

PSG overwhelm 10-man Atletico

California: Newly crowned European Champions Paris Saint-Germain launched their bid for FIFA Club World Cup glory with a convincing 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

In searing heat at the Pasadena Rose Bowl east of Los Angeles, PSG proved too hot to handle for their Spanish opponents in an impressive opening Group B win.

Goals from Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Senny Mayulu and Lee Kang-In sealed the three points for PSG, who delighted a crowd of 80,619 with their adventurous attacking play in temperatures that reached 31 degrees Celsius shortly after kick-off at midday local time.

Bayern cruise past Auckland City

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Bayern cruise past Auckland City

Cincinnati: Bayern Munich were at their best against Auckland City FC at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on Sunday, beating the team from New Zealand 10-0 in their opening as Jamal Musiala came off the bench to score a second-half hat-trick.

Kingsley Coman, Michael Olise and Thomas Mueller all netted twice, while Sacha Boey was also on target for the German champions in the game in Group C, which also features Argentina's Boca Juniors and Benfica of Portugal.

Harry Kane started but didn't find the target before being replaced just after the hour mark by Musiala, who netted his three goals in the space of 18 minutes towards the end.

Asian Stars to watch

Sun, 15 Jun, 2025

Asian Stars to watch

Kuala Lumpur: With the 32-team FIFA Club World Cup 2025 having kicked off in the United States, all eyes are turning to Asia’s finest as they aim to leave their mark on the global stage. 

The-AFC.com spotlights players to watch from the four Asian sides - UAE’s Al Ain FC, Al Hilal  SFC of Saudi Arabia, Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds and Ulsan HD of Korea Republic, plus special mentions.