Overview
- Inter Miami advanced with a 2-2 draw against Palmeiras despite surrendering a two-goal lead, finishing second in Group A to set up a clash with European champions PSG.
- Chelsea clinched progression from Group D by beating ES Tunis 3-0, with new signing Liam Delap scoring his first goal for the club.
- Benfica stunned Bayern Munich with a 1-0 victory, winning Group C courtesy of Andreas Schjelderup’s early strike.
- Round-of-16 matchups will see Bayern Munich take on Flamengo in Miami and Benfica face Group D runners-up in Charlotte as the tournament moves toward the July 13 final in New Jersey.
- Clubs are using the tournament to inform summer transfers, with Chelsea closing in on Jamie Gittens and Manchester United launching a bid exceeding £60 million for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo.