Al Ahly started the stronger of the two, controlling possession and putting pressure on Inter Miami's backline. Their early momentum earned them a penalty, but veteran goalkeeper Óscar Ustari came up clutch with a stunning save to deny Trezeguet from the spot. Ustari's heroics set the tone for the rest of the night, finishing with eight saves and earning Player of the Match honors.

second half - messi's magic almost wins it

As the game progressed, Inter Miami found their rhythm. Fafa Picault's powerful header in the 85th minute forced a brilliant stop from Mohamed El-Shenawy, keeping Al Ahly in the match. In stoppage time, Lionel Messi nearly broke the deadlock with a signature curling effort, but El-Shenawy tipped it onto the bar.

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The opening 45 minutes were cagey and evenly contested. Both teams probed for weaknesses but found few clear-cut chances.

Second half: palmeiras breaks the deadlock and consolidates

Just as momentum was balancing, the match was halted in the 62nd minute due to a lightning warning, prompting a nearly 50-minute delay for player and fan safety. Palmeiras returned sharper after the weather pause. Within minutes, a floated free-kick from Aníbal Moreno was inadvertently headed into his own net by Al Ahly's Wessam Abou Ali - deadlock broken. Around the hour mark, Palmeiras struck again: Jose Manuel López emerged on a swift counter and clinically converted, doubling the lead. The Brazilian side controlled the rest of the match, sealing a deserved 2 - 0 victory and their first win in Group A.

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Al Ahly ignited the scoreboard in the 15th minute when Wessam Abou Ali fired in sharply from close range, capitalizing on a lapse in Porto's defense. He then converted a penalty during injury time to extend the lead to 2-0. Rodrigo Mora pulling one back in the 23rd minute, ending the first half 2-1.

second half: End-to-end storyline, late equalizer

William Gomes equalizing the score line at the hour mark making it 2-2. Al Ahly regained the lead through a header from Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, but Porto stayed resilient. Samu Aghehowa headed home a corner to draw level again, and with time winding down, Pepê scored the final goal with a stunning long-range strike in the 89th minute. The match ended dramatically at 4-4, capping one of the most thrilling high-scoring affairs of the tournament.

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PSG wasted no time stamping their authority on the match. In the 19th minute, Fabián Ruiz unleashed a long-range rocket that beat Atlético's goalkeeper and opened the scoring. PSG maintained heavy possession, controlling the midfield through Vitinha and Ruiz, while Atletico struggled to create anything meaningful in the final third. Just before halftime, in the 45+1st minute, Vitinha doubled the lead after a lightning-quick PSG counterattack, slotting it past a stretched Atlético defense.

second half - red card and ruthless finish

Atlético Madrid showed brief signs of revival in the second half, and in the 57th minute, Julián Álvarez looked to have pulled one back. However, VAR ruled out the goal for a foul in hte buildup.

The match took a drastic turn in the 78th minute when Clément Lenglet was shown a second yellow, reducing Atlético to ten men. PSG capitalized quickly; 87th minute, young substitute Senny Mayulu tapped in from close range to make it 3-0 and 90+7th minute, Lee Kang-in calmly converted a penalty after a handball in stoppage time, sealing a comprehensive 4-0 victory.

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Atlético Madrid began with urgency and clinical edge. Pablo Barrios opened the scoring in the 11th minute, curling a shot from the edge of the box into the net. Sounders struggled to create clear chances besides Stefan Frei making some early saves. As the half wore on, Seattle's midfield began to settle, organizing better but still trailing by a goal at the break.

second half - barrios brace, witsel, and rusnák's reply

At the 47th minute, Axel Witsel extended Atleti's lead early in the half, reacting fastest to a rebound inside the box. at the 50th minute, Albert Rusnák pulled one back for Seattle with a composed finish, keeping hopes alive. finally at the 55th minute, Barrios completed his brace, slotting home Atleti's third and virtually sealing the win. Seattle created several half-chances but couldn't penetrate Atleti's disciplined defence

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PSG gradually seized control after a promising start from Seattle. The breakthrough came in the 35th minute when Khvicha Kvaratskheila's deflected strike from the edge of the area looped in, breaking the deadlock. Seattle pressed early with Stefan Frei making a strong save from a Désiré Doué shot, but PSG's composed build-up and defensive solidity allowed them to manage the half and head in with the lead.

second half: hakimi seals psg's place in knockouts

PSG intensified their grip after the break, with Bradley Barcola's movement earning space and creating opportunities. In the 66th minute, Achraf Hakimi doubled the lead from a swift counter-attack after Barcola set him up. Despite Seattle's late urgency, PSG's organization held firm to secure a clean sheet and a place in the Round of 16

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Bayern Munich came into the match as overwhelming favorites, and they wasted no time proving why. From the opening whistle, their pressing, precision, and pace overwhelmed Auckland City. The German giants dominated possession and found space with ease, slicing through the New Zealand side's defense with sharp passing and relentless runs. Kingsley Coman and Michael Olise were particularly active on the wings, constantly stretching the back line and creating havoc. Bayern's fluid movement in the final third resulted in a flurry of goals in quick succession. Thomas Müller anchored the attack with experience and composure, while Olise showcased his creativity and finishing touch. By halftime, Bayern had racked up an astonishing six goals, all without reply. Auckland City were clearly outclassed but continued to fight, trying to contain the damage as best they could.

second half - musiala steals 

Benfica started strong and earned a penalty in stoppage time before the break. Ángel Di María confidently converted it to make it 1-0. Severe weather intervened and the match was halted, creating an extended pause in play.

second half: benfica unload in a post-storm onslaught

Once play resumed after the weather delay, Benfica's dominance intensified. Vangelis Pavlidis struck just after the hour, followed by Renato Sanches, and then two late goals from Leandro Barreiro. Di María added another penalty in stoppage time to complete a commanding 6-0 victory.

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Boca Juniors started on the front foot, sensing urgency after their prior results. In the 26th minute, Lautaro Di Lollo met a pinpoint corner; the ball rebounded off Auckland keeper Nathan Garrow into his own net for a stunning early lead. Despite dominating possession, Boca struggled to carve open Auckland's disciplined defense, and the half closed 1-0 to the Argentines.

second half: auckland fight back to seal historic draw

Auckland City emerged revitalized after the break. Just six minutes in, Christian Gray, a PE teacher for Auckland Grammar, powered in a header from a corner to level the score in the 52nd minute. 

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Chelsea gradually gained control in a first half dominated by disciplined buildup and tight defense. Hugo Lloris, filling in for LAFC, made key early saves - particularly denying Noni Madueke. In the 34th minute, Pedro Neto finally broke the deadlock, slicing inside and finishing off a superb assist from Nicolas Jackson.

second half - delap spark sparks second goal

Chelsea continued to suppress LAFC's advances. Midway through the half, manager Enzo Maresca introduced debutant Liam Delap, whose sharp movement and energy immedietly paid dividends. In the 79th minute, Delap's precise cross found Enzo Fernández, who tapped home to seal a 2-0 victory.

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Chelsea struck first in the 13th minute through Pedro Neto, who capitalized on a defensive clip by Flamengo's Wesley to lift Chelsea ahead 1-0. Despite their lead, Chelsea couldn't regain momentum as Flamengo gradually grew into the game. The first 45 ended with Chelsea in front but under mounting pressure.

second half: flamengo's fiery comeback stuns chelsea

Flamengo delivered a stunning turnaround after the break. In the 62nd minute, Bruno Henrique equalized with a smart assist from Gonzalo Plata, then Danilo put Flamengo in front with a corner just three minutes later. Chelsea's hopes took a blow when Nicolas Jackson was shown a straight red card soon after, reducing them to 10 men. Substitute Wallace Yan sealed the comeback with a third goal in the 83rd minute, finishing off a Plata rebound.

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Chelsea struck late in the first half with a clinical header by Tosin Adarabioyo during stoppage time, giving them a 1-0 lead. ES Tunis struggled to create chances early, and the Blues capitalized before the half ended.

second half: Delap debuts and George seals the win

Shortly after the restart, Liam Delap opened his Chelsea account with his first goal for the club. Then in added time, substitute Tyrique George scored to make it 3-0, capping off a tidy victory. Chelsea controlled the match throughout the second half.

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River seized control early, taking the lead in the 12th minute when Facundo Colidio, assisted by Marcos Acuña, finished crisply from inside the box. The Argentine side dominated the pace, pressing Urawa relentlessly and creating multiple chances.

second half: urawa pull one back, meza seals the deal

Early in the second half, Urawa fought back: Yusuke Matsuo converted a penalty after a foul on Acuña to make it 2 -1. Despite the momentum shift, River restored their two-goal lead in the 73rd minute when Maximiliano Meza headed in another assist from Acuña. River managed the remainder of the match comfortably, closing out the 3 - 1 win.

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Urawa Red Diamonds took an early lead in the 11th minute when Ryōma Watanabe, assisted by Takurō Kaneko, finished sharply from inside the box, surprising a possession-heavy Inter side. Despite dominating with 82% possession, Inter could not find the breakthrough before halftime.

second half: Martinez Bicycle kick & carboni Saves the day

Inter finally break through in the 78th minute when Lautaro Martinez unleashed a stunning bicycle kick from a Barella corner to level the tie. In stoppage time, substitute Valentin Carboni pounced on a loose ball to score the dramatic winner in the second minute of added time, completing a remarkable turnaround.

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Chelsea had the lion's share of chances but only struck in the first-half stoppage time, when Tosin Adarabioyo powered homes a header to put the Blues 1-0 up. ES Tunis were unable to create notable opportunities, with Chelsea ending the half in control.

second half: delap and george wrap it up with stoppage-time strikes

The second half saw Chelsea seal the win with two goals in stoppage time: Liam Delap netting his first club goal, followed by Tyrique George, ensuring a comprehensive 3-0 victory and progression as Group D runners-up.

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Fluminense took early control, enjoying the bulk of possession and creating the match's clearest chances, Jhon Arias, in particular, tested the resolute Dortmund defense, but each promising passage was snuffed out. Dortmund offered little going forward, failing to register a single shot on goal in the opening half.

second half: dramtic saves keep the game level

The second half intensified, with Dortmund gradually growing into the match. A key moment came when keeper Gregor Köbel produced a sensational double save from a corner, preserving the clean sheet. Fluminense continued to press and looked to capitalize - but in the end, both sides were held scoreless.

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Dortmund struck twice before the half, with Felix Nmecha opening the scoring around the 15th minute and Serhou Guirassy following suit in the 33ts minute off Brandt cross. Despite the heat and battling Sundowns, Dortmund carried a 2-1 lead after a Sundowns reply earlier. Just before half time, Jobe Bellingham added Dortmund's third. 

second half: own goal secure dramatic win

After the break, the lead surged further via a Sundowns own goal in the 57th minute. but Sundowns rallied with goals from Rayners and Mothiba to bring it to 4-3. Dortmund held on amid late pressure to claim a vital win.

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Dortmund dominated early, controlling possession and peppering Ulsan's goal. Their patience paid off in the 36th minute when Daniel Svensson tapped in from close range, assisted by Jobe Bellingham - his first Club World Cup goal. Ulsan keeper Jo Hyeon-woo made several top-notch saves to keep deficit to one. 

second half: ulsan push back, but dortmund hold firm

Ulsan emerged with renewed energy after the break, creating openings and testing Dortmund'd defense. However, Gregor Kobel stood tall, denying Lee Jin-hyun and others. Despite late pressure, Dortmund maintained the lead through disciplined defending and tactical composure.

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Pep Guardiola's side set the tone from kickoff, opening the scoring inside two minutes - Phil Foden capitalized on a spilled cross to net his first goal of the season. City continued to dominate possession and looked the most likely to score again. Jeremy Doku doubled the lead just before halftime, tapping in at the far post from a well-delivered set-piece.

second half: city manage, wydad never close

Manchester CIty focused on smart game management in the second half, maintaining control without committing unnecessary risk. They kept Wydad under sustained pressure while limiting counter-attacking opportunities. A late red card for Rico Lewis didn't alter the result as City comfortably saw the match to its conclusion. 

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Juventus wasted no time asserting control. in the 6th minute, an early own goal by Wydad's Boutouil gave Juve the lead. Just ten minutes later, Kenan Yildiz doubled the score with a stunning strike from outside the box. Despite Wydad pulling one back through Thembinkosi Lorch in the 25th minute, Juve finished the half firmly in charge at 2-1.

second half: yildiz braces & vlahovic caps the show

Yildiz struck again in the 69th minute - his second of the match - to restore Juventus' two-goal cushion. In stoppage time, Dusan Vlahovic sealed the 4-1 victory from the penalty spot. Juventus' depth and attacking flair were on full display.

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City struck first in the 9th minute when Jeremy Doku finsihed a superb move set up by Ryan Aït-Nouri, but Juventus hit back through Teun Koopmeiners after an Ederson error. City regained control with a Pierre Kalulu own goal in the 26th minute, sending City to the break with a 2-1 lead.

second half: foden & savinho seal it - city cruise to emphatic win

Haaland would calmly score a penalty to make it 3-1, then Manchester City will extend their lead in the 69th minute with Phil Foden before substitute Savinho added a fifth. Though Dusan Vlahovic grabbed a late Juventus consoloation, it was too little too late - City cruised to a 5-2 victory, showcasing their depth and dominance.

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