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Monterrey Must Defeat Urawa to Keep Club World Cup Hopes Alive

With two points from two games, Monterrey travels to the Rose Bowl at 9 p.m. ET Wednesday needing a win to reach the knockout round.

Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group E - Urawa Red Diamonds v CF Monterrey - Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California, U.S. - June 25, 2025 CF Monterrey's German Berterame scores their fourth goal REUTERS/Daniel Cole
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group E - Urawa Red Diamonds v CF Monterrey - Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California, U.S. - June 25, 2025 Urawa Red Diamonds' Shusaku Nishikawa in action REUTERS/Daniel Cole
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group E - Urawa Red Diamonds v CF Monterrey - Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California, U.S. - June 25, 2025 CF Monterrey's Nelson Deossa in action with Urawa Red Diamonds' Kaito Yasui REUTERS/Daniel Cole
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group E - Urawa Red Diamonds v CF Monterrey - Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California, U.S. - June 25, 2025 CF Monterrey's German Berterame heads at goal REUTERS/Mike Blake

Overview

  • Urawa Red Diamonds have been eliminated following losses to River Plate and Inter Milan and will compete for third place in Group E.
  • Monterrey’s win would lift them to five points and, depending on goal differentials from the concurrent Inter vs. River Plate match, secure a knockout stage spot.
  • Both teams enter the match with full-strength squads and no reported injuries or suspensions.
  • This fixture represents the first official meeting between Urawa and Monterrey.
  • Fans can watch live on TNT in the U.S. or via free global streaming on DAZN, with DraftKings listing Monterrey as slight favorites at –150 odds.