Jude Bellingham's Real Madrid vs Al Hilal, Ousmane Dembele’s PSG vs Atletico Madrid among top five Club World Cup group stage matches to watch

GOAL takes a look at the can't-miss matches in the Group Stage of this summer's competition

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is just days away, and anticipation is higher than ever. Thirty-two teams are set to clash, going head-to-head in the expanded format of the marquee summer competition, and some scintillating matches are on the cards.

Clubs from six of the seven continents around the world are sending representatives to the competitions, and as a result, there are some fantastic storylines early on in the competition. With nearly $1 billion in prize money being handed out to all participating teams, the stakes are higher than ever.

From the opening match featuring Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and Egyptian heavyweights Al Ahly to a European showdown between giants Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, GOAL takes a look at the top five Group Stage matches to watch ahead of this summer's competition.

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Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly
When: Saturday, June 14 - 8 p.m. ET
Where: Hard Rock Stadium - Miami Gardens, FL
Why: It's the opening match of the competition, it's the game that sets a precedent for the tournament, and it's a "home" match for Lionel Messi and the Herons. The contest will serve as the beginning of a month of footballing festivities around the competition, while establishing the excitement and hype for the tournament.

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Atletico Madrid vs. PSG
When: Sunday, June 15 - 3 p.m. ET
Where: Rose Bowl - Pasadena, CA
Why: Two global powerhouses going at it, and two intense managers in Luis Enrique and Diego Simeone, who have opposite ideals, battling it out on the touchline - for fans, this is a final in the Group Stage. Simeone and Atletico Madrid are a possession-based team who are known for their defensive prowess around Europe. Enrique's PSG, meanwhile, are the reigning European champions and offer a blockbuster attack that tore apart some of Europe's best this season.
This will be a thrilling affair.
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Real Madrid vs. Al Hilal
When: Wednesday, June 18 - 3 p.m. ET
Where: Hard Rock Stadium - Miami Gardens, FL
Why: Saudi Arabia's best club over the past two years, Aleksandr Mitrovic and Co. will look to make a statement at the tournament this summer - and it begins with a tango against Los Blancos. Madrid, meanwhile, will look to start their tournament out hot as they look to claim their sixth Club World Cup title with the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham in their ranks. Former Barcelona defender Joao Cancelo is set to return from injury for the competition, handing the Asian outfit a massive boost, too.

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Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors
When: Friday, June 20 - 9 p.m. ET
Where: Hard Rock Stadium - Miami Gardens, FL
Why: A crossover between continental giants, Harry Kane and the Bundesliga powerhouse will clash with Edinson Cavani and the Argentine club in a highly anticipated contest. The greater Miami area is home to one of the largest Argentine populations in the USA, and Bayern have one of the biggest American fanbase contingents as well, meaning both clubs should be well-represented in the stands for this showcase.
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Juventus vs. Manchester City
When: Thursday, June 26 - 3 p.m. ET
Where: Camping World Stadium - Orlando, FL
Why: This one will be a blast.
U.S. internationals Weston McKennie and Tim Weah face off with the likes of Erling Haaland, Rodri, and Omar Marmoush in a blockbuster Group Stage affair. Pep Guardiola will look to top Group G, but he won't be able to without a result against the Bianconeri here. For the Italian outfit, this is their biggest early test in the tournament, and a result could go a long way in establishing confidence to make a run in the tournament.

Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly

Atletico Madrid vs. PSG

Real Madrid vs. Al Hilal

Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors

Juventus vs. Manchester City