The Club World Cup group stage is over, with 16 teams through to the knockout rounds.
The top two sides from each group progressed into the knockout phase, with head-to-head records used before goal difference to separate teams level on points.
Premier League clubs Manchester City and Chelsea both sailed through, joining seven other European teams in the knockouts.
Pep Guardiola’s side will face Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Hilal in the next round, while Benfica await Chelsea.
The last 16 draw in full:
Group A
Inter Miami and Palmeiras drew 2-2 in their final group game which secured both teams a place in the knockouts, while Porto and Al Ahly played out a 4-4 thriller.
Palmeiras topped the group on goal difference, with MLS side Inter runners-up.
Group B
PSG beat Seattle Sounders 2-0 to top Group B, while Botafogo secured second place despite a 1-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid.
As group winners, PSG will face Group A runners-up Inter Miami, and Botafogo will take on group winners Palmeiras.
Group C
Benfica progressed in top spot by beating Bayern Munich in their final group game – they will face Chelsea in the last 16.
Bayern take on Group D winners Flamengo.
Group D
Flamengo are into the last 16 as group winners and Los Angeles are out.
Group E
Inter Milan overcame River Plate 2-0 to cement their spot at the top of Group E and will face Brazilian club Fluminense.
Group F
Borussia Dortmund are through as group winners, beating Ulsan 1-0 on Wednesday, while Fluminense also progressed.
Group G
Manchester City qualified as group winners with a 100% record – the only team to do so in qualifying.
Group H
Real Madrid progressed as group winners following a 3-0 win against RB Salzburg to knock out the Austrians.
Jennifer Dodds is aiming for back-to-back Winter Olympic gold medals, with the curling teams the first officially confirmed Team GB athletes for Milan-Cortina 2026.
And, with a silver medal on their debut, Bruce Mouat and his rink are aiming to go one better in Italy next year.
Mouat, along with Grant Hardie, Bobby Lammie and Hammy McMillan Jr, were narrowly beaten by Sweden in the 2022 final.
Dodds teamed up with Eve Muirhead, Vicky Wright and Hailey Duff in Beijing as Britain topped the podium for the first time in 20 years.
This time, she will be joined by Rebecca Morrison, Sophie Sinclair and skip Sophie Jackson.
“Winning gold last time was a dream come true, so I’m excited to get back there, obviously with a new team,” Dodds told BBC Scotland.
“We’ve been building a lot over the last couple of seasons and I’m excited to see where the trajectory of our performance can go over the next eight months.
“I’ve known a couple of the girls for quite a while, but that’s the thing, we probably had to build that teamwork, build the friendships and I feel like we’ve done that really well. I think you can see in our performances, our teamwork has improved, and a big part of that is communication and understanding each other.”
Mouat’s Scotland rink won World Championship gold for a second time this year, having been European champions on four occasions.
Now the Edinburgh curler wants to add Olympic gold to their list of achievements.
Childhood friends link up once more
Mouat and Dodds will team up again to compete in the mixed doubles, having lost out in the 2022 bronze medal match.
“We’re friends first and foremost, but we are team-mates as well,” explained Dodds. “He can be intense on the ice but he’s one of the funniest people I know off the ice. He always puts a smile on my face.
“We had the World Championships in April, and we got silver there, and I felt like that was kind of where we were, back to where we were from a couple of years ago. What we’re wanting to go and strive for, is that gold medal at the Olympics.”
Mouat added: “Jen and I are great friends and we have been since we were about eight or nine. It’s just so much fun to get to go back to one of the pinnacles of our sport and play with someone that you’ve played with for such a long time.
“In Beijing we were very close to winning a medal. We were up in our semi-final and then we ended up just throwing it away unfortunately, but we learned a lot from that experience.”
Jennifer Dodds is aiming for back-to-back Winter Olympic gold medals, with the curling teams the first officially confirmed Team GB athletes for Milan-Cortina 2026.
And, with a silver medal on their debut, Bruce Mouat and his rink are aiming to go one better in Italy next year.
Mouat, along with Grant Hardie, Bobby Lammie and Hammy McMillan Jr, were narrowly beaten by Sweden in the 2022 final.
Dodds teamed up with Eve Muirhead, Vicky Wright and Hailey Duff in Beijing as Britain topped the podium for the first time in 20 years.
This time, she will be joined by Rebecca Morrison, Sophie Sinclair and skip Sophie Jackson.
“Winning gold last time was a dream come true, so I’m excited to get back there, obviously with a new team,” Dodds told BBC Scotland.
“We’ve been building a lot over the last couple of seasons and I’m excited to see where the trajectory of our performance can go over the next eight months.
“I’ve known a couple of the girls for quite a while, but that’s the thing, we probably had to build that teamwork, build the friendships and I feel like we’ve done that really well. I think you can see in our performances, our teamwork has improved, and a big part of that is communication and understanding each other.”
Mouat’s Scotland rink won World Championship gold for a second time this year, having been European champions on four occasions.
Now the Edinburgh curler wants to add Olympic gold to their list of achievements.
Childhood friends link up once more
Mouat and Dodds will team up again to compete in the mixed doubles, having lost out in the 2022 bronze medal match.
“We’re friends first and foremost, but we are team-mates as well,” explained Dodds. “He can be intense on the ice but he’s one of the funniest people I know off the ice. He always puts a smile on my face.
“We had the World Championships in April, and we got silver there, and I felt like that was kind of where we were, back to where we were from a couple of years ago. What we’re wanting to go and strive for, is that gold medal at the Olympics.”
Mouat added: “Jen and I are great friends and we have been since we were about eight or nine. It’s just so much fun to get to go back to one of the pinnacles of our sport and play with someone that you’ve played with for such a long time.
“In Beijing we were very close to winning a medal. We were up in our semi-final and then we ended up just throwing it away unfortunately, but we learned a lot from that experience.”
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have continued to support each other amid rumours of a rift in his family, with him paying tribute to her once again in a recent post
Brooklyn Beckham paid tribute to his wife Nicola Peltz in a post shared with fans this week(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
There’s been a further tribute to Nicola Peltz from her husband Brooklyn Beckham following a special occasion earlier this week. It comes amid the couple attracting much attention over the rumoured rift in the Beckham family.
Brooklyn, 26, and Nicola, 30, have made headlines in recent weeks over speculation of a ‘feud’ with his family, including his parents David Beckham, 50, and Victoria Beckham, 51. The couple, who have now been married for three years, have continued to publicly support each other throughout.
Earlier today, Brooklyn shared a photo of himself and wife Nicola with his followers on Instagram. The photo showed actor Nicola leaning against her husband, who appeared to pay tribute to his wife in the accompanying caption.
Expressing his love for Nicola, whom he tagged, Brooklyn teased in the caption that she’s his world. He wrote “my” alongside an emoji depicting the globe. Beside a heart emoji, he also commented over the photo: “My absolute angel.”
Brooklyn Beckham (right) paid tribute to his wife Nicola Peltz (left) in a post this week(Image: Brooklyn Beckham/Instagram)
Just hours later, Brooklyn shared a message for David’s mother Sandra Beckham. He marked his grandmother’s birthday with a post that included a photo of him beside her. Brooklyn wrote: “Happy birthday nanny xx love you so much.”
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It’s said to have marked him reaching out for the first time to his family on social media. It was reported earlier that it’s thought to be the first time he’s publicly acknowledged his family amid the speculation of tension among them.
Despite the attention on them, it’s been reported that Brooklyn and Nicola are “solid” in their marriage. The couple have paid tribute to each other on social media in recent months, having most recently done so just days ago.
Brooklyn celebrated the anniversary of his proposal to Nicola in a post on Instagram earlier this week. They got engaged in 2020 and later tied the knot two years later in a star-studded wedding ceremony that was held in the US.
Alongside a selfie of them, he wrote to his wife: “It’s been 5 years since I asked this beautiful woman to marry me.” He continued in the post: “Best decision ever.” Brooklyn concluded by writing to Nicola: “I love you so much.”
The couple have continued to support each other amid rumours of tension with his parents David Beckham (left) and Victoria Beckham (centre)(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Hugo Boss)
Nicola also marked the occasion on her page. She wrote in a message for her husband: “5 years ago we got engaged. I love living life with you baby.” She concluded by writing in her post just a few days ago: “I loveee you so muchhh.”
Although met with support, the couple also received negative responses at the time. A source however suggested to the Mirror that Brooklyn and Nicola are stronger than ever, adding that they are “enjoying their lives together”.
The source told us earlier this week: “For every unkind comment, there are just as many full of love, but people so often choose to dwell on the negative. Brooklyn and Nicola are solid, and the idea that a heartfelt anniversary post warrants this level of scrutiny is frankly a bit ridiculous.”
They added: “It’s disheartening to see so much energy spent trying to tear down a young couple simply enjoying their lives together. They want no part in the public’s narrative.”
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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have continued to support each other amid rumours of a rift in his family, with him paying tribute to her once again in a recent post
Brooklyn Beckham paid tribute to his wife Nicola Peltz in a post shared with fans this week(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
There’s been a further tribute to Nicola Peltz from her husband Brooklyn Beckham following a special occasion earlier this week. It comes amid the couple attracting much attention over the rumoured rift in the Beckham family.
Brooklyn, 26, and Nicola, 30, have made headlines in recent weeks over speculation of a ‘feud’ with his family, including his parents David Beckham, 50, and Victoria Beckham, 51. The couple, who have now been married for three years, have continued to publicly support each other throughout.
Earlier today, Brooklyn shared a photo of himself and wife Nicola with his followers on Instagram. The photo showed actor Nicola leaning against her husband, who appeared to pay tribute to his wife in the accompanying caption.
Expressing his love for Nicola, whom he tagged, Brooklyn teased in the caption that she’s his world. He wrote “my” alongside an emoji depicting the globe. Beside a heart emoji, he also commented over the photo: “My absolute angel.”
Brooklyn Beckham (right) paid tribute to his wife Nicola Peltz (left) in a post this week(Image: Brooklyn Beckham/Instagram)
Just hours later, Brooklyn shared a message for David’s mother Sandra Beckham. He marked his grandmother’s birthday with a post that included a photo of him beside her. Brooklyn wrote: “Happy birthday nanny xx love you so much.”
Article continues below
It’s said to have marked him reaching out for the first time to his family on social media. It was reported earlier that it’s thought to be the first time he’s publicly acknowledged his family amid the speculation of tension among them.
Despite the attention on them, it’s been reported that Brooklyn and Nicola are “solid” in their marriage. The couple have paid tribute to each other on social media in recent months, having most recently done so just days ago.
Brooklyn celebrated the anniversary of his proposal to Nicola in a post on Instagram earlier this week. They got engaged in 2020 and later tied the knot two years later in a star-studded wedding ceremony that was held in the US.
Alongside a selfie of them, he wrote to his wife: “It’s been 5 years since I asked this beautiful woman to marry me.” He continued in the post: “Best decision ever.” Brooklyn concluded by writing to Nicola: “I love you so much.”
The couple have continued to support each other amid rumours of tension with his parents David Beckham (left) and Victoria Beckham (centre)(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Hugo Boss)
Nicola also marked the occasion on her page. She wrote in a message for her husband: “5 years ago we got engaged. I love living life with you baby.” She concluded by writing in her post just a few days ago: “I loveee you so muchhh.”
Although met with support, the couple also received negative responses at the time. A source however suggested to the Mirror that Brooklyn and Nicola are stronger than ever, adding that they are “enjoying their lives together”.
The source told us earlier this week: “For every unkind comment, there are just as many full of love, but people so often choose to dwell on the negative. Brooklyn and Nicola are solid, and the idea that a heartfelt anniversary post warrants this level of scrutiny is frankly a bit ridiculous.”
They added: “It’s disheartening to see so much energy spent trying to tear down a young couple simply enjoying their lives together. They want no part in the public’s narrative.”
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The Club World Cup may have had a lukewarm reception in some parts during the group stages, but Manchester City did their best to kindle interest with a statement victory over Juventus on Thursday.
City’s sizzling performance in the sweltering heat of Orlando ensured the 5-2 hammering of their Italian opponents made it a flawless record in Group G, allowing them to finish top of the standings.
Pep Guardiola’s men dominated the contest from start to finish, brushing off a downpour during the first half to lay down a marker in this tournament.
The Spaniard has maintained this competition is the start of the new season rather than the continuation of the previous disappointing one and was suitably impressed by what he saw from his players.
“I liked the way we did it,” Guardiola told Dazn. “It has been a long, long time since we had a performance like this on and off the ball. The players were committed and we are happy to beat a top side.
City ‘shook the tournament’ with performance
For the first time in eight seasons, City finished last term without a major trophy and ended third in the Premier League after having won an unprecedented four titles in a row.
But on Thursday, with 76% possession, 24 shots to five and 738 passes to 219, City took apart the 36-time Serie A champions with a performance that will make the remaining teams sit up and take notice.
City needed to win to come top and made no mistake, avoiding the half of the draw which contains Paris-St Germain and Bayern Munich.
They may come up against Real Madrid in the last 16 if Xabi Alonso’s side are beaten by Salzburg later on.
“I think City have shook the tournament tonight,” said the club’s former goalkeeper Shay Given. “People will step up and think ‘wow these [players] are the real deal again.
“I think they are going to bounce back and bounce back strong.”
Guardiola added: “We were so aggressive without the ball. Ederson made incredible long balls to Erling [Haaland]. The most important thing today is we can feel it again.
“The players felt we can compete in that way. Last season it couldn’t happen for one reason: we didn’t have players. Since day one we’ve made a step up in the rhythm and training is unbelievable.
‘One of the best in the world’ – Rodri returns
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Juve will have taken a psychological knock even before kick-off, seeing the name of Ballon d’Or winner Rodri on the team sheet – it was the 29-year-old’s first start since sustaining a serious knee injury against Arsenal nine months ago.
The Spaniard managed 65 minutes and showed why he is so integral to this City team, displaying his assuredness in the middle of the park with a metronomic performance, completing a total of 67 passes.
By the time he left the pitch, only defender Ruben Dias (84) had more touches on the ball than Rodri’s 79, highlighting the importance of controlling the game.
“Everyone knows how important is Rodri,” said Guardiola. “He is one of the best players in the world. I am happy he had a good 60 minutes and he can help us a lot.
“Last season we couldn’t do it for the injuries. This season we can have players fit and try to perform similar to today.”
Guardiola said a lengthy injury list derailed last season but against Juve he had an almost entirely fit squad to select from, barring the injured Claudio Echeverri.
Jeremy Doku, Savinho and Phil Foden were all on the scoresheet as City racked up 13 goals in their three group stage games.
“The forward play and the goals Man City score is fantastic,” said Given. “When they won the title four times in a row we thought these guys were robots.
“Even Pep mentions ‘we have got our mojo back’. We have got the Man City back, which we all thought was automatic.
Guardiola’s admiration for Haaland
The match also saw Haaland notch a landmark strike, with the 300th top level goal for club and country.
The 24-year-old spent a spell on the sidelines last season through injury, but has now netted five goals in his past six games.
In total, he has scored 258 times for the clubs he has played for – plus 42 for Norway.
“Congratulations on 300 goals,” said Guardiola, who has won all 11 games as manager in the competition. “At 24 years old, it is a good run.
“His manager was an incredible footballer – he scored 11 goals in 11 years. Imagine that situation so I admire him a lot and happy for him.”
What information do we collect from this quiz?
Despite Haaland’s recent impressive goalscoring run, he actually started Thursday’s game on the bench.
It goes to show just how potent City, aided with £100m worth of new signings prior to the tournament, are becoming again.
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