On June 23, the 2025 Club World Cup Group A and Group B matches have ended, and 8 teams in the last 16 have been confirmed. Palmeiras scored two goals in a row in the third round of Group A to tie Miami International 2-2 to take the top spot in the group. Miami International, which qualified as the second in the group, will play against Paris Saint-Germain, the top of Group B, and Messi will play against his old club.

8 seats in the 2025 Club World Cup round of 16 have been confirmed:

• Group A: Palmeiras, Miami International
• Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Botafogo
• Group C: Bayern
• Group D: Flamengo
• Group G: Juventus, Manchester City

Teams eliminated:

Porto, Cairo National, Atletico Madrid, Seattle Sounders, Oakland City, Los Angeles FC, Urawa Red Diamonds, Ulsan HD, Vidad, Al Ain, Pachuca