The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup hosted in the United States has reached the quarter-final stage, with football fans around the world bracing for a blockbuster lineup of fixtures set for Friday and Saturday.

The matchups are nothing short of thrilling:

🔵 Chelsea vs 🇧🇷 Palmeiras
🔴 Bayern Munich vs 🇫🇷 Paris Saint-Germain
⚪ Real Madrid vs 🟡 Borussia Dortmund
🔵 Al Hilal vs 🇧🇷 Fluminense

📊 Favourites to Lift the Trophy

According to stats from Squawka, the top contenders based on current form and squad depth are:

Chelsea – 26.8%
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) – 24.9%
Real Madrid – 16.9%
Bayern Munich – 14.8%

Meanwhile, defending champions Manchester City are no longer in the picture, after a shock knockout loss to Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal — ending their hopes of back-to-back titles.

🔍 Opinion: New Era or Old Glory?

The Club World Cup has always served as a platform for continental champions to clash, but this year’s edition feels different — more competitive, more balanced, and more unpredictable.

Chelsea and PSG might be favorites on paper, but teams like Al Hilal and Fluminense are proving that legacy alone doesn't win trophies. The unpredictability of this tournament is what makes it more than just a formality — it’s a real global football war.

With Manchester City knocked out, the throne is wide open, and the pressure is now on Europe's remaining giants to deliver.

🔥 Quarter-Final Talking Points:

Can Chelsea justify their top-seed status under pressure?
Will PSG finally clinch international silverware?
Is this the stage for Real Madrid’s heritage or Dortmund’s underdog rise?
Can Al Hilal pull another giant-killing act after eliminating City?

🗓️ Match Days:

Friday & Saturday — All eyes will be on the U.S. as club football’s global elite battle for a place in the semifinals.

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⚽ Which team do you think will lift the 2025 Club World Cup? Can Chelsea go all the way or will an underdog surprise us? Drop your predictions below!