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Real Madrid and Manchester City Clinch Group Titles as Last 16 Lineup Finalizes

Next week’s round of 16 features Real Madrid facing Juventus in Miami followed by Manchester City against Al-Hilal in Orlando.

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Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group H - Al Hilal v Pachuca - Geodis Park, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. - June 26, 2025 Al Hilal's Marcos Leonardo scores their second goal IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Steve Roberts
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Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring for Real Madrid in their 3-0 win over Salzburg at the Club World Cup on Thursday

Overview

  • Real Madrid topped Group H with a 3-0 win over RB Salzburg, powered by a goal and an assist from Vinicius Junior.
  • Manchester City completed a perfect Group G campaign with a 5-2 victory over Juventus, scoring 13 goals in three matches.
  • Al-Hilal advanced as Group H runners-up after a 2-0 win over Pachuca, becoming the sole unbeaten Asian side to reach the knockout stage.
  • Wydad AC exited after three straight group defeats, and Al Ain missed advancement despite defeating Wydad AC 2-1 in their final game.
  • The knockout stage begins next week, with Manchester City set to face Al-Hilal in Orlando on June 30 and Real Madrid meeting Juventus in Miami on July 1.