Mon Jun 23 10:39:52 UTC 2025: ## Club World Cup 2025: Qualification Scenarios for PSG, Real Madrid, and Others

**Doha, Qatar** – As the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 progresses, the qualification picture is becoming clearer. Five teams, including powerhouses Bayern Munich and Manchester City, have already secured their spots in the round of 16 with two wins each. However, for giants like Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, a final push is required to guarantee advancement.

Al Jazeera Sport breaks down the remaining scenarios for key teams still vying for qualification:

**Teams Needing a Final Push:**

* **Real Madrid & Paris Saint-Germain:** Despite being among the favorites, these European giants need positive results in their final group matches to guarantee their place in the next round.
* **Inter Miami:** Lionel Messi’s side faces a similar situation, requiring a strong performance to secure qualification.
* **Al Hilal & Monterrey:** Both clubs, currently on two points, need a decisive win in their final group matches against eliminated sides Pachuca and Urawa respectively, hoping their goal difference will be enough to secure passage if other results don’t go their way.
* **Mamelodi Sundowns:** The South African side needs a win against Brazil’s Fluminense to guarantee qualification. A draw could be insufficient, as Borussia Dortmund are expected to win their final match.
* **ES Tunis:** Face Chelsea in a winner-takes-all clash, as a draw will not be enough for the Tunisian side due to their inferior goal difference.

**Already Qualified:**

The following teams have already qualified for the round of 16:

* **Bayern Munich**
* **Manchester City**

**Eliminated:**

The following teams have already been eliminated from contention:

**Tie-breaker:**

In case of teams being tied on points the following steps are followed:

1. Goal difference
2. Goals Scored
3. Head-to-Head Results
4. Fair Play Record
5. Drawing of lots

With several exciting matchups still to come, the final group stage games promise drama and high stakes as teams battle for a coveted spot in the knockout rounds of the Club World Cup 2025.

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