The initial round of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is behind us, but it’s too early to “close the books,” as the best has yet to come. Moreover, there’s no time for analyses, given that the “Chapter 2” begins already today.Interestingly, the duels between Palmeiras and Al Ahly Cairo and Inter Miami and Porto will open the schedule at earlier – and definitely more suitable for viewers from Africa and Europe – time slots, at 19.00 and 22.00 Nairobi time.On the other hand, the European giants, Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, will face Seattle Sounders and Botafogo, respectively, in the middle of the night from our perspective, at 01.00 and 04.00.Get ready for these #FIFACWC clashes:🇧🇷 Palmeiras vs Al Ahly 🇪🇬🇺🇸 Inter Miami vs Porto 🇵🇹🇺🇸 Seattle Sounders vs Atlético de Madrid 🇪🇸🇫🇷 PSG vs Botafogo 🇧🇷Which team do YOU value the most?[Source: @Transfermarkt] pic.twitter.com/fOVlcH2SCg— Globe Soccer Awards (@Globe_Soccer) June 19, 2025 Los Colchoneros will have to redeem themselves after a devastating 4-0 defeat to the Saints, and the rival couldn’t have been better. With all due respect, Seattle are far from Atleti’s level, and anything but Diego Simeone’s crew’s easy victory would be an immense surprise.Given that both sides lost their opening games, the eventual loser of their clash would most likely become the first eliminated team from the tournament.CWC: Is this the new Juve? UAE side killed with five shotsOn the other hand, PSG will tend to finish the job already against the Brazilians, secure the spot in the Round of 16, and peacefully await the final group stage round. At the same time, Botafogo have little to lose, as their first-round triumph over the MLS side significantly increased their chances of advancing from the group.Even if they lose to the ruling European Champions – which is expected – their clash against Atletico in the last round would be the decisive one, meaning that they would still have their destiny in their own hands.FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP 2025Matchday 2Thursday19:00: (1.60) Palmeiras (4.00) Al Ahly Cairo (6.50)22:00: (4.70) Inter Miami (3.70) Porto (1.85)Friday00:55: (8.00) Seattle (4.60) Atletico Madrid (1.40)04:00: (1.23) PSG (6.50) Botafogo (12.0)19:00: (1.01) Benfica (17.0) Auckland (95.0)21:00: (4.40) Flamengo (3.50) Chelsea (1.85)Saturday00:55: (1.90) Los Angeles (3.45) Esperance (4.20)04:00: (1.22) Bayern (6.50) Boca Juniors (12.0)19:00: (9.00) Mamelodi (5.80) Dortmund (1.30)22:00: (1.20) Inter Milan (6.75) Urawa RD (14.0)Sunday00:55: (1.27) Fluminense (5.60) Ulsan (12.0)04:00: (2.15) River Plate (3.35) Monterrey (3.45)19:00: (1.22) Juventus (6.25) Wydad Casablanca (14.0)22:00: (1.22) Real Madrid (6.50) Pachuca (12.0)Monday00:55: (4.10) Salzburg (3.60) Al Hilal (1.88)04:00: (1.05) Man.City (14.0) Al Ain (35.0)***odds are subject to change***
