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CLUB WORLD CUP: 9 TEAMS ELIMINATED – PSG, INTER MIAMI MARCH ON
A total of nine teams have been eliminated from the expanded 2025 Club World Cup in the United States. The most significant casualty is Atlético Madrid, who, despite a 1–0 win over Botafogo courtesy of a late Antoine Griezmann strike in the 87th minute, failed to progress from Group B—ending level on six points but edged out on goal difference by Paris Saint‑Germain and Botafogo espn.com+15reuters.com+15theguardian.com+15.
Atlético ended the group stage with four points, following a 5–0 thrashing by PSG and a 3–1 victory against Seattle Sounders. The Sounders are also eliminated after losing 2–0 to PSG, with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Achraf Hakimi.
The other clubs eliminated are:
Al Ain
Wydad AC
Los Angeles FC
Auckland City
Pachuca
Ulsan Hyundai
Urawa Red Diamonds
✅ Qualified for Round of 16
Eight teams have sealed their spots in the Round of 16:
Botafogo (Group B runner‑up)
Paris Saint-Germain (Group B winner)
Bayern Munich (Group C winner)
Flamengo (Group D winner)
Manchester City (Group G winner)
Juventus (Group G runner‑up)
Palmeiras (Group A winner)
Inter Miami (Group A runner‑up)
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