Tension, drama, joy and despair can be expected in equal measure as the curtain falls on the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ group stage with the final matches from Group G and Group H.

European heavyweights Juventus FC and Manchester City have both already booked their place in the Round of 16 and their Orlando showdown will decide who tops Group G, with Pep Guardiola's side needing a win if they are to reach the summit and secure a meeting with the Group H runners-up at the same venue on Monday, 30 June.

The other match in Washington D.C. will be for the pride of avoiding bottom spot between Wydad AC and Al Ain FC. The top two in Group H clash in Philadelphia when FC Salzburg face Real Madrid C. F. with the winners topping the table and going on to face the runners-up from Group G in Miami on Tuesday, July 1. However, the losers have the threat of elimination hanging over their head, should Al Hilal beat already-out CF Pachuca in Nashville.

A draw between the top two and an Al Hilal win makes matters even more interesting, as the top three teams would all be locked on five points and several scenarios then become possible.

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Lucas Martinez Quarta's 65th-minute red card reduced River Plate to 10 men, and Inter took advantage with Francesco Esposito's 72nd-minute winner.

Goal: Francesco Esposito (72), Alessandro Bastoni (90+3)

Second-half goals by Francesco Esposito and Alessandro Bastoni gave FC Internazionale Milano a 2-0 victory against 10-man CA River Plate at Lumen Field in Seattle, sealing top spot in Group E and a spot in the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

Inter will now face Group F runners-up Fluminense FC in Charlotte on 30 June. CF Monterrey pipped River to second in Group E and will take on Borussia Dortmund in Atlanta on 1 July.

With Monterrey scoring three first-half goals to take control in their win against Urawa Red Diamonds, Inter and River were left to battle for Group E's remaining spot in the Round of 16.

Inter created their first real chance in the 26th minute when Esposito was played into space in the box but had his shot blocked by Lucas Martinez Quarta. They had another good look at goal in the 32nd minute, but Lautaro Martinez pulled his strike wide of the far post.

River continued their stout defending to keep the match scoreless at the break. Just before half-time, Inter’s Federico Dimarco fired a dangerous cross at the near post, but center-back Paulo Diaz made a lunging clearance to prevent Esposito from getting a toe on the ball.

River threatened the Inter goal in the 49th minute after Miguel Borja was fouled by Acerbi just outside the penalty area. Franco Mastantuono whipped in a free-kick and then an equally dangerous cross to force emergency clearances.

Inter followed by turning up the pressure. The Italian side produced a stream of chances, the best coming in the 52nd minute when Diaz blocked Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s shot and in the 55th minute when goalkeeper Franco Armani denied Martinez’s close-range attempt.

River was reduced to 10 men in the 65th minute. Mkhitaryan ran onto Denzel Dumfries’s long ball to break away but was taken down by Quarta, who was sent off for the denial of a goalscoring opportunity.

The Inter breakthrough came seven minutes later. Substitute Petar Sucic played in Esposito, who had plenty of time in the box to blast his shot inside the right post.

Alessandro Bastoni made it 2-0 Inter with a stunning strike three minutes into stoppage time as the Italians made sure of finishing first and booking that Charlotte showdown with Fluminense.

Group E			P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
	1	FC Internazionale Milano	3	2	1	0	5	2	3	7	- -
	2	CF Monterrey	3	1	2	0	5	1	4	5	- -
	3	CA River Plate	3	1	1	1	3	3	0	4	- -
	4	Urawa Red Diamonds	3	0	0	3	2	9	-7	0	- -

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Nonato: Brazilian success not a surprise

• Fluminense qualify for FIFA Club World Cup last 16

• All four Brazilian clubs have reached knockout stage

• Nonato tells FIFA: This is a unique moment in my life

The Brazilian dominance at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ shows no sign of ending any time soon with Fluminense FC reaching the Round of 16 following their battling goalless draw against Mamelodi Sundowns FC at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium.

Fluminense made it a full set of Brazilian clubs in the knockout stages — joining compatriots SE Palmeiras, Botafogo and CR Flamengo — by finishing as runners-up in Group F behind Borussia Dortmund.

What is all the more remarkable about the performances of the Brazilian quartet is their dominance in the group stage, with just one defeat in 12 games combined. They have had some incredible results too, with Botafogo defeating UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain and Flamengo comfortably beating Chelsea FC.

The world has been put on notice about just how strong the Brazilian domestic championship is — but the success of its four clubs comes as little surprise to its star players.

"It is an incredible moment for me, for the team, for the fans, for our country," Fluminense star Nonato told FIFA. "We have four Brazilian teams in the Round of 16 so the feeling is amazing. We have to enjoy it now, rest a bit but enjoy this moment because it is unique for the history of the club.

"For us it is not a surprise (that the Brazilian teams are succeeding) because we already knew our level of play, our quality," added Nonato. "This tournament gives us an opportunity to show the quality of the Brazilian championship.

"I think it's our purpose to be here and show our level, our quality of players, how we play. I'm very happy for our team the way we played."

The Brazilian fans have also been stars of the Club World Cup in their own right, supporting their clubs in big numbers in stadiums across the USA.

"The fans have put on a show," said Nonato. "They are holding our team, pushing us forward so I think it is unbelievable the synergy between the team and fans. This is a unique moment in my life."