The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is nearing its halfway point. This week will determine the 16 teams that advance from the group stage to the Round of 16, marking the start of the knockout phase. Matchday 3 of Group E—featuring Inter Milan, River Plate, Monterrey, and Urawa Red Diamonds—is taking place on Wednesday night.
River and Inter Milan entered Matchday 3 tied at the top of the standings, but the Italian side pulled ahead with a 2-0 victory that not only secured qualification but also locked up first place in the group.
Meanwhile, Monterrey faced Urawa Red Diamonds knowing they had no option but to win—and hope for good news from Seattle, where the other Group E match was taking place. That’s exactly what happened: with a 4-0 win of their own, the Mexican club advanced to the next round as the second-place finisher.
What’s next for Inter Milan and Monterrey?
By finishing first in Group E, Inter Milan will play their next match on Monday, June 30 at 3 PM (ET) against Fluminense, who placed second in Group F following a draw with Mamelodi Sundowns. The match will take place at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Group E runners-up Monterrey will be in action on Tuesday, July 1 at 9 PM (ET) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. They’ll face Borussia Dortmund, who finished at the top of Group F.
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