After an exciting Round of 16, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has reached the final eight. The United States will host the event with four quarterfinal matches between July 4 and July 5 featuring the powerhouses of world football that dominate in Europe, South America and Asia. Each of these quarterfinal matches will be a single-leg knockout, with the winners advancing to the semifinals on July 9.
This article at 96 online game, has everything you need to know about the quarterfinals is compiled below, including match dates, IST times, venues, and where to watch the matches live in India or USA.
Quarterfinals Schedule: IST Timings
| Match | Date | ET Time | IST Time | Venue |
| Fluminense vs Al Hilal | July 4 | 3:00 PM | 12:30 AM IST (Jul 5) | Camping World Stadium, Orlando |
| Palmeiras vs Chelsea | July 4 | 9:00 PM | 6:30 AM IST (Jul 5) | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| PSG vs Bayern Munich | July 5 | 12:00 PM | 9:30 PM IST (Jul 5) | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund | July 5 | 4:00 PM | 1:30 AM IST (Jul 6) | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
Time Conversion Note: The matches will be played in Eastern Time (ET, UTC -4). IST is UTC +5:30, which means you add +9.5 hours.
Key Matchups to Watch in the Quarterfinals
Fluminense vs Al Hilal
The quarterfinals begin with an explosive South American vs Asian matchup! The following movements and constructed build up from Fluminense will take on Al Hilal, who had the shock of eliminating Manchester City in the previous round.
Palmeiras vs Chelsea
It will be an all-action affair as Palmeiras and their organised midfield and two attackers come against the rejuvenated Chelsea, who were successful in advancing past Benfica.
PSG vs Bayern Munich
European juggernauts meet again, with Barcola, Vitinha, and Ousmane Dembélé up against a Bayern Munich team that is geared around Jamal Musiala, Kingsley Coman and Michael Olise. The pace and energy of this match are sure to be electric.
Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund
In a traditional heavyweight clash, Real Madrid dispatched Juventus with relative ease in the Round of 16, while Dortmund had a narrow passage against Monterrey. Jude Bellingham confronts his former club in a narrative-rich encounter!
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Where to Watch the Club World Cup Quarterfinals?
The quarterfinals of the FIFA Club WC will be broadcast live worldwide on DAZN. In Brazil, viewers can watch on Globo and Premiere. US fans can tune in via FOX Sports and TUDN. In India, streaming is available on Eurosport India and FanCode.
You can also watch the match live on the 96.com app and website.
Tournament Format
- Single elimination matches (no second leg)
- Extra time and penalties must be used for any matches that have level scores
- Semifinals start on July 9; the final will be on July 13.
Conclusion
The quarter finals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup have pure football’s elite, whether it’s European super clubs like Real Madrid and Bayern or South American counterparts like Fluminense and Palmeiras, the tension in every match is now at the final level.
With two wins separating these teams from potential glory, the tension, the pressure, and the passion are at their hottest. Keep an eye on 96.com for daily previews for all matches, betting tips, stats for players, and more!
