The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group stage culminates today, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, with a highly anticipated Group E clash between Inter Milan and River Plate. This decisive match will be played at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, and is a winner-takes-all encounter to determine who tops the group and secures a favorable knockout stage draw.
Both Inter Milan, the UEFA Champions League runners-up, and River Plate, one of South America’s most storied clubs, enter this final group game with four points each. Inter had a 1-1 draw against Monterrey before securing a late 2-1 win over Urawa Red Diamonds. River Plate started strong with a 3-1 victory over Urawa, but were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Monterrey. The stakes are incredibly high, as the group winner advances with more confidence, while the runner-up might face a tougher opponent in the Round of 16, or even risk elimination depending on other results.
Here are storylines, kick-off times, and more:
Match Details & Odds
- Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 (US Date)
- Time: 6:00 PM PT (US) / 9:00 PM ET (US) / 2:00 AM GMT (Thursday, June 26)
- Location: Lumen Field — Seattle, Washington, United States (Capacity: 72,000)
- Odds: Inter Milan +120; Draw +200; River Plate +275 (Odds can vary; check latest from betting sites)
Last Meeting This will be the first-ever competitive meeting between Inter Milan and River Plate.
Group E Scenarios
- Inter Milan advance to the Round of 16 with:
- A win or a draw against River Plate.
- If they draw, they will finish first or second depending on the result of Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Monterrey. If Monterrey wins, a multi-team tiebreaker would likely see Inter finish ahead of River Plate on goals scored in the relevant head-to-head matches (assuming a 1-1 draw or higher). If Monterrey doesn’t win, Inter would finish second to River Plate on overall goal difference (assuming a draw). A 2-2 draw or higher between Inter and River Plate guarantees both teams’ progression regardless of the other match.
- River Plate advance to the Round of 16 with:
- A win or a draw against Inter Milan.
- Similar to Inter, their final position depends on the result of Urawa vs. Monterrey in case of a draw.
- Monterrey: (Play Urawa Red Diamonds simultaneously). Monterrey needs a win against Urawa AND for the Inter vs. River Plate match to end in a low-scoring draw (e.g., 0-0) to have a chance at qualifying as one of the best third-placed teams or potentially even finishing in the top two based on complex tie-breakers. A 1-1 draw between Inter and River would mean Monterrey needs to win by at least 2 goals (e.g., 3-1) against Urawa to have a chance, possibly going to Fair Play points.
- Urawa Red Diamonds: Eliminated from the competition.
Team News & Player to Watch
Inter Milan:
- Injuries/Doubts: Inter have several injury concerns including Benjamin Pavard, Marcus Thuram, Yann Bisseck, Piotr Zielinski, and Mehdi Taremi (who is reportedly stranded in Iran due to travel restrictions). Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Denzel Dumfries are also doubtful but could return for this pivotal match.
- Player to Watch: Lautaro Martínez. The Inter Milan captain and prolific Argentine forward has been the club’s leading scorer for four consecutive seasons. Martínez thrives under pressure and will be desperate to make a decisive impact against a fellow South American giant, aiming to score the goals that send Inter through as group winners.
River Plate:
- Injuries/Doubts: River Plate are significantly hit by suspensions, with key midfield trio Kevin Castaño, Giuliano Galoppo, and Enzo Pérez all banned for this crucial fixture due to yellow card accumulation or red card. Agustín Ruberto and Sebastián Driussi are also absent due to injury.
- Player to Watch: Franco Mastantuono. The 17-year-old attacking midfielder, who is set to join Real Madrid next season for a reported €63 million, has been a bright spark for River Plate. Despite his young age, Mastantuono has shown he belongs on the big stage, registering three shots on target across his first two Club World Cup appearances. He will be vital for River Plate’s creativity, especially with several key midfielders suspended.
Storyline to Watch Clash of Continents and Group Supremacy: This match pits European football’s recent power against a South American titan, providing a compelling narrative. Both teams are on four points, making this a direct battle for the top spot in Group E. Winning the group offers a potentially easier path in the knockout stages, avoiding other group winners in the Round of 16. The outcome will be closely watched by Monterrey, whose qualification hopes, however slim, depend directly on this result. Given the stakes and River Plate’s suspension issues, Inter will aim to capitalize and secure a decisive victory. However, River Plate’s pride and the talent of their available players, particularly Mastantuono, cannot be underestimated.
Prediction Inter Milan appear to have a slight edge due to River Plate’s significant suspensions, which will weaken their midfield considerably. While River Plate have shown resilience, Inter’s attacking depth, even with their own injury concerns, should be enough to break down River Plate’s defense. Expect a competitive match, but Inter’s quality to ultimately shine through. Pick: Inter Milan 2, River Plate 1
How to Watch Today’s Matches
Here’s a general guide on where to catch the FIFA Club World Cup and other major football events:
For FIFA Club World Cup 2025:
- Globally: DAZN holds the primary streaming rights for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 worldwide. All 63 matches are live-streamed and are generally free to view with a DAZN Freemium account (requires email signup). You can access DAZN via their app on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, game consoles, and web browsers (www.DAZN.com).
- In the US: In addition to DAZN, select matches may also be available on TNT, TBS, and truTV for traditional TV broadcasts. These channels can also be streamed via services like Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and DirecTV Stream. Spanish-language broadcasts are on Univision, UniMás, and TUDN.
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