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.

Inter Miami, Al Ahly settle for stalemate

Sun, 15 Jun, 2025

Inter Miami, Al Ahly settle for stalemate

Miami: Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and Egyptian side Al Ahly played to a 0-0 draw on Saturday as the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 got off to a smooth start in front of 60,927 fans in Florida.

Messi was denied a storybook stoppage-time winner when he saw his curling shot from 20 yards out tipped on to the bar by Mohamed El Shenawy as Miami piled on the pressure in the final minutes of the game.

Al Ahly, who were cheered on by over 10,000 of their supporters, were left to rue a first-half penalty from Egypt international Trezeguet which was saved by Miami's Argentine keeper Oscar Ustari.

But the Egyptians also had El Shenawy to thank for another fine save in the dying seconds to keep out a header from Maxi Falcon as Miami pushed for three points in the Group A clash.

Facts & Figures

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The revamped FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is set to be a cracking tournament.

As Asia’s challengers set themselves to face illustrious opponents, the-AFC.com takes a look at what is in store at the global showpiece.

Know your team: Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN)

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

Know your team: Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN)

Kuala Lumpur: Urawa Red Diamonds will be hoping for a better outcome when they compete in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

Set to make their fourth appearance in the global tourney, Urawa will head into the tournament in confident mode as they are well in the mix for the J1 League title.

Know your team: Ulsan HD (KOR)

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

Know your team: Ulsan HD (KOR)

Kuala Lumpur: Ulsan HD will take the step-by-step approach in the FIFA Club World Cup with the Korea Republic side having been set an initial Round of 16 target.

Set to make their third appearance in the global tourney, Ulsan finished sixth in the 2020 edition.

Know your team: Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

Know your team: Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Kuala Lumpur: Al Hilal SFC, by their high standards, will head into the FIFA Club World Cup 2026 on the back of a difficult season.

The perennial trophy winners ended the 2024/25 season empty handed and will - despite the tough challenge awaiting them - be determined to shine in the expanded tournament.

Know your team: Al Ain FC (UAE)

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

Know your team: Al Ain FC (UAE)

Kuala Lumpur: Al Ain FC will have to overcome tough opposition if the side from the United Arab Emirates are to progress from the group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup 2026.

Al Ain impressed in their only previous appearance at the tournament and Vladimir Ivic's side will be looking to deliver similar results in this year's edition, which has been expanded to 32 teams. 

Asia at the FIFA Club World Cup

Sun, 08 Jun, 2025

Asia at the FIFA Club World Cup

Kuala Lumpur: Asia will be represented by four teams at the expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with all the sides relishing the opportunity of challenging for the title.

Al Ain FC of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal SFC, Ulsan HD of Korea Republic and Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds are the latest teams from the continent hoping to be crowned the world's best.

It won't be easy, not with so many of the world's top sides also challenging for the title but the four will go into the tournament knowing that teams from the continent have done well in previous editions, with the-AFC.com taking a look at how the Asian journey has been.