FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Big teams and big surprises – recurrence of group phase | Football news

The FIFA Club moves towards the 21st edition of the World Cup to 16, the facelift of the competition has provided several storylines. A newly designed trophy, more locations and even a referee cam participated in the number of teams, the competition in the United States has gone closer to its name – the quadrangular World Cup.The organizers called it a celebration of “hope, excellence and pride, incorporating the journey of every club, player and fan United in his passion for the beautiful game.” With many new debuts and tournaments, the competition has now turned into stature, with a long event.Now, all six union teams – 12 teams from Europe, 6 from South America, 4 from Africa, 4 from Asia, 4 to 4, Central America and Caribbean, 1 from Oceania, and 1 team from host nation complements the 2025 line -up.With the group stage and dust mats and only 16 teams were left to run, it is appropriate to say that this version of the club World Cup has its proper share in Upset, David vs. Golith Matchup and some warm moments, literally and rhetorical.Auckland City holds its land in a historical resultAt 4,971th in the Opta Power Rankings, the Auckland City Club went as the lowest rank side in the World Cup. She was converted with Bayern Munich, Benfika and Boca Juniors. To keep things in context, the Auckland City is made up of amateur, plays in the North League in New Zealand, which includes only 12 teams.Auckland suffered a brutal 0–10 loss to start against Beerne Munich – the biggest defeat in this year’s tournament – after which there was 0–6 tampering from Benfika.Already ended and there is nothing to lose, Auckland faced Argentina veteran Boca Juniors in his final game. Only the David-Gotiyat can be described as a matchup, Undudogs deprived Boka from a place in the 16 period, which required victory for progress. The ranking points of 4,819 and Boca’s historical success made more sweet than 1–1 for amateur.Messi and Miami Shakti through 16 roundsThe inter -Miyami of Lionel Messi was expected to flow on one side of the legendary Porto, Al Ahali and Palmiras. Instead, supported by Argentina No. 10, Luis Suarez, Jordy Alba and Sergio Busquett, was operated through 16 rounds after finishing second in Group A.While heron could only win one win, it was enough to be worthy. After the deadlock against Al Ahali in the tournament opener, Miami Portuguese was against the legend Porto. It seemed like a difficult task for Miami, Messi’s timeless talent, exemplary by a surprising free kick, won them 2–1. Miami attracted her last game 2–2 against Palmiraras of Brazil, and confirmed her berth in the last 16.A ‘Hot’ Club World CupGroup E boiled tension on the last match day, where a win plate was required to make a final 16. The difference, however, denied him that bliss. On full -time whistle, River’s Marcos Ekuna and Inter’s Denzel Dummfrees came almost to explode, an entire team and support to interfere with employees. The quarrels, which began for the first time three years ago, saw the Damfrees of the Ekuna Show Netherlands of Argentina on the 2022 World Cup Trophy logo on his calf guard. In the tournament, Argentina defeated the Netherlands in a warm quarter-finals that ended on punishment.Hot moments were not restricted for players, as the teams were seen at the heatwave and excessive temperature that teams give their players ice baths and cold towels. Borusia Dortmund went a step ahead, causing his option to watch the game against the Miclodi Sundown from the locker room, not to protect them from the blistering heat from the bench. His coach compared the sports status to ‘Sauna’. Thunderstorm and lightening resulted in at least five sports delays.But this is not just an ice pack, but ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement), which has been attending the tournament, is the first to do so. Customs and Border Security (CBP) will also be a part of the setup of the tournament, which would require non-citizens to participate in the game.Concern for the upcoming World Cup?With less than a year of time to go for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ready to co-conspiracy by the United States, Mexico and Canada, its precursor has revealed several issues. From the quality of the pitch, to the heat and weather in general, the tournament is not a smooth to say at least.Real Madrid star Jude Belingham called the situation of a bad pitch, saying that “the pitches are not great here. The pitches are not great at all,” said 21 -year -old after his side match against Pachuka at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlot.‘New’ tournament, the same old favoriteIn addition to the underdog stories, major upsets and more teams, the tournament still remains a hunting field for Europe’s best. Veterans like Real Madrid and Manchester City are still favorite for winning the award. Five teams of eight groups – Seattle Sounders, Urava Reds, Ulsan, Paidad AC and Pachuka – were terminated without a single point.List of eligible teams for 16 roundsGroup A: Palmeiras, Inter MiamiGroup B: Paris St.-Germen, BotfogoGroup C: Bayern Munich, BenfikaGroup D: Flemego, ChelseaGroup E: Inter Milan, MonterryGroup F: Borusia Dortmund, FluminanceGroup G: Manchester City, JuventusGroup H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal