Man City, Chelsea Advance in Club World Cup

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Man City, Chelsea Advance in Club World Cup

The Club World Cup has reached its decisive final round of group-stage matches, with qualification scenarios still unfolding across multiple groups.

With the top two teams from each group advancing to the last 16 (using head-to-head records before goal difference as tiebreakers), several high-profile clubs including Manchester City and Chelsea have already secured their knockout stage berths.

Group A: Palmeiras and Inter Miami Advance

The dramatic 2-2 draw between Inter Miami and Palmeiras saw both teams progress, with Palmeiras claiming top spot on goal difference. Their upcoming knockout fixtures:

  • Palmeiras vs Botafogo (Saturday, 17:00 BST)
  • Inter Miami vs Paris St-Germain (Sunday, 17:00 BST)

Group B: PSG Dominates

Paris St-Germain secured top position with a 2-0 victory over Seattle Sounders, while Botafogo advanced despite losing to Atletico Madrid. The knockout matchups:

  • PSG vs Inter Miami
  • Botafogo vs Palmeiras

Group C: Benfica Stuns Bayern

Benfica claimed top honors by defeating Bayern Munich, setting up intriguing last-16 clashes:

  • Benfica vs Chelsea
  • Bayern Munich vs Flamengo

Group D: Flamengo Tops Chelsea

While Flamengo won the group, Chelsea recovered to secure second place and a matchup with Benfica.

Group E: High-Stakes Finale

Key matches (26 June, 02:00):

  • Inter Milan vs River Plate
  • Urawa Reds vs Monterrey

Multiple qualification scenarios remain possible, with complex tiebreakers potentially coming into play.

Group F: Straightforward Paths

Deciding matches (25 June, 20:00):

  • Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan HD
  • Mamelodi Sundowns vs Fluminense

Both Fluminense and Dortmund need just a point to progress.

Group G: City and Juventus Through

Final matches (26 June, 20:00):

  • Juventus vs Manchester City
  • Wydad Casablanca vs Al Ain

City must win to claim top spot and potentially avoid Real Madrid in the next round.

Group H: Real Madrid's Crucial Test

Decider (27 June, 02:00):

  • Al-Hilal vs Pachuca
  • Red Bull Salzburg vs Real Madrid

Complex scenarios could see goal difference or even disciplinary records deciding qualification.

All times listed in BST. Follow BBC Sport for live updates and comprehensive tournament coverage.

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