FC Porto will face Al Ahly FC in a Group A fixture of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group Stage today, Monday, June 23rd, 2025 (local time in the US). This crucial match is being held at **MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States**. Kick-off is at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT local time in the US) on Monday, June 23rd. For viewers in Kochi, Kerala, India, this translates to **6:30 AM IST on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025**.
Recent Form (Last 5 Competitive Matches)
FC Porto: D-L-W-W-W (Overall: 3 Wins, 1 Draw, 1 Loss – *Their last two Club World Cup matches were a 2-1 loss to Inter Miami and a 0-0 draw with Palmeiras*)
Al Ahly: L-D-W-W-W (Overall: 3 Wins, 1 Draw, 1 Loss – *Their last two Club World Cup matches were a 2-0 loss to Palmeiras and a 0-0 draw with Inter Miami*)
Head-to-Head (All-Time)
This will be the **first-ever competitive meeting** between FC Porto and Al Ahly FC. There is no historical data available for direct encounters between these two clubs in official competitions.
Team News
FC Porto: The Portuguese giants are yet to win a match in the tournament, drawing 0-0 with Palmeiras and suffering a 2-1 defeat to Inter Miami (despite taking an early lead). They desperately need a victory to have any chance of advancing, and even then, it depends on the Inter Miami vs Palmeiras result and goal difference. Starting goalkeeper Diogo Costa is still out with an adductor injury, so Claudio Ramos is expected to continue in goal. Samu Aghehowa, who scored against Inter Miami, will lead the attack.
Al Ahly: The Egyptian champions are also winless, with a 0-0 draw against Inter Miami and a 2-0 loss to Palmeiras. They are still searching for their first goal in the competition. Like Porto, they must win this match to stand any chance of progressing. They will be without creative midfielder Emam Ashour, who sustained a broken collarbone in the opening match. Veteran goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy will be crucial, and the attacking burden falls on players like Trezeguet and Wessam Abou Ali.
Predicted Lineups
FC Porto (3-4-2-1): Ramos; Pedro, Marcano, Pérez; Mario, Varela, Eustaquio, Moura; Veiga, Mora; Aghehowa.
Al Ahly (4-3-3): El Shenawy; Hany, Dari, Ibrahim, Attiyat-Allah; Ben Romdhane, Attia, Fathy; Zizo, Abou Ali, Trezeguet.
Match Facts
- This is a Group A match of the inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
- FC Porto qualified as the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League winner.
- Al Ahly qualified as the 2020-21, 2022-23 & 2023-24 CAF Champions League winner.
- Group A also features MLS side Inter Miami CF and Brazilian champions Palmeiras.
- Both FC Porto and Al Ahly have 1 point from two matches. Porto has a -1 goal difference, while Al Ahly has a -2 goal difference and has not scored yet.
- Both teams must win to have a chance at qualifying for the knockout stages. Their fate also hinges on the result of the Inter Miami vs Palmeiras match, which is being played concurrently. If that match is a draw, both Porto and Al Ahly will be eliminated regardless of their result.
- MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is one of the host venues for the tournament and will host the final.
Score Prediction
This is a do-or-die game for both teams. Porto will be looking to capitalize on their attacking talent, while Al Ahly will aim to finally break their scoring duck and put in a resilient defensive performance. Porto are considered slight favorites due to their European pedigree and a slightly better goal difference. However, Al Ahly’s determination should not be underestimated. It’s likely to be a tight affair with both teams desperate for a goal. Prediction: FC Porto 1-0 Al Ahly FC.
Where to Watch
The match starts at 6:30 AM IST on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025. Here’s where you can watch:
- In the United Kingdom: **DAZN** (streaming, free to view globally excluding certain territories like Belarus, Cuba, China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria).
- In the United States: **DAZN** (Free on DAZN app).
- In India: The match will be live-streamed on the **DAZN website** and the **FanCode app/website**. It is **not expected to be telecast on traditional TV channels** in India, though select games might be on Eurosport.
- 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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