FC Internazionale Milano (Inter) will face Fluminense FC in a thrilling Round of 16 fixture of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 today, Monday, June 30th, 2025. This match is being held at the **Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States**. Kick-off is at 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT local time in the US) on Monday, June 30th. For viewers in Kochi, Kerala, India, this translates to **12:30 AM IST on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025**.
Recent Form (FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group Stage)
Inter: D-W-W (Overall in Group E: 2 Wins, 1 Draw, 0 Losses, 7 Points – Group Winners)
- June 17: Monterrey 1-1 Inter Milan
- June 21: Inter Milan 2-1 Urawa Red Diamonds
- June 26: Inter Milan 2-0 River Plate
Fluminense: D-W-D (Overall in Group F: 1 Win, 2 Draws, 0 Losses, 5 Points – Group Runners-up)
- June 17: Fluminense 0-0 Borussia Dortmund
- June 21: Fluminense 4-2 Ulsan HD FC
- June 25: Mamelodi Sundowns 0-0 Fluminense
Head-to-Head (All-Time)
This will be the **first-ever competitive meeting** between FC Internazionale Milano and Fluminense FC. Both clubs are continental champions with rich histories, but this marks their inaugural official encounter.
Match Stakes
This is a knockout match; the winner advances to the Quarter-Finals, and the loser is eliminated from the tournament. Inter topped their group and is looking to add a global title. Fluminense, despite a mixed group stage, showed resilience and strong defense, and will aim to upset the European giants.
Team News
Inter: Inter finished top of Group E, remaining unbeaten despite some challenging encounters. Under coach Cristian Chivu, they showed resilience, particularly in their 2-0 victory over River Plate where Alessandro Bastoni scored a late winner. French striker Marcus Thuram is back after recovering from an adductor issue, which is a boost to their attack alongside Lautaro Martínez. However, Inter has faced some injury woes, with key players like Hakan Calhanoglu, Benjamin Pavard, Piotr Zielinski, and Yann Bisseck having returned to Italy after being ruled out for the remainder of the competition. This will test their depth, but they are still strong contenders.
Fluminense: Fluminense scraped through to the Round of 16 as Group F runners-up, finishing unbeaten with one win and two draws. They impressed with a gritty 0-0 draw against Borussia Dortmund and a dominant 4-2 win over Ulsan HD. Their defense has been particularly solid, conceding only two goals in the group stage. The Brazilian side enters this match on a nine-game unbeaten run across all competitions. Coach Renato Gaúcho will need his side to be extremely disciplined defensively against Inter’s attacking threats. There are concerns over the fitness of veteran defender Thiago Silva, who could be available for the game but might not be fully match-fit.
Predicted Lineups
Inter (3-5-2): Sommer; Darmian, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Frattesi, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Lautaro Martínez, Thuram.
Fluminense (4-2-3-1): Fábio; Samuel Xavier, Felipe Melo, Marlon, Marcelo; André, Alexsander; Arias, Ganso, Keno; Cano.
Match Facts
- This is a Round of 16 knockout match in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
- Inter finished as UEFA Champions League runners-up in the previous season.
- Fluminense won the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores in 2024.
- Inter Milan will be playing in a FIFA Club World Cup knockout match for the first time in the new expanded format.
- Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the host venues for the tournament.
Odds
Official odds are not always immediately available, but based on market sentiment:
- Inter: Favorites to win
- Fluminense: Underdogs
Score Prediction
This match promises to be a tight and tactical affair. Inter, despite some injuries, still possesses superior individual quality and a more structured European approach. Fluminense’s defensive solidity and ability to frustrate opponents could make this a difficult game for Inter. However, Inter’s attacking prowess, especially with Martínez and Thuram, should eventually find a way through. Expect a hard-fought victory for the Italian side. Prediction: Inter 2-1 Fluminense FC.
Where to Watch
The match starts at 12:30 AM IST on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025. Here’s where you can watch:
- In the United States: **DAZN** (streaming, free to view on the DAZN app), and potentially **TNT Sports** (check local listings for specific channel).
- In the United Kingdom: **Channel 5** (select matches) and **DAZN** (streaming, free to view globally excluding certain territories like Belarus, Cuba, China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria).
- In India: The match will be live-streamed for **free on the DAZN website and app**, and also on the **FanCode app/website**. It is **not expected to be telecast on traditional TV channels** in India.
- Check your local listings for other broadcasters globally.
Free Ways to Watch
As mentioned, DAZN is broadcasting all 63 matches of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 **free to view globally** (with some territorial exceptions), requiring only an email address to register for a free account. Always ensure you are using legal and reliable sources for streaming.
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