Real Madrid Dominate Salzburg in Club World Cup Showdown
If you tuned in for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, you had to see how Real Madrid handled their opening test. Facing Salzburg on June 27, Madrid didn’t just win—they sent a message. Vinicius Jr. stole the spotlight, scoring one and setting up another as Los Blancos ran away 3-0 winners. This early success sets the tone for a team with five Club World Cup trophies already in the cabinet.
The match happened under the bright lights of an expanded tournament, shaking up what used to be a quiet week in July. Instead of the usual handful of continental champs, this year’s Club World Cup features a whopping 32 teams. If you felt a Champions League vibe, you’re not wrong—eight groups, four teams each, and everyone starts with dreams of lifting the trophy on July 13.
This group-stage format keeps top clubs like Manchester City and Saudi Pro League hopefuls in the race alongside Real Madrid. Madrid’s group stage opener against Salzburg wasn’t just a warm-up, either. Salzburg are more than just qualifiers—they’ve made waves in Europe and had hopes themselves. But Madrid never looked rattled. The passing was sharp, the defense tight, and once Vinicius Jr. found his groove, you could feel it was game, set, match.
How to Watch the Club World Cup Live—for Free
The tournament isn’t just getting bigger on the pitch. This year’s broadcasting deal is making noise too. For the first time ever, DAZN is streaming every single match of the FIFA Club World Cup totally free—no paywalls, no sneaky subscriptions. Seriously. Whether you’re on your smart TV, tablet, phone, or even a PlayStation, you don’t need to pay a thing. Just sign up (if you haven’t already), and you’re set for all 63 live matches.
This free global streaming setup feels like a late-night infomercial pitch, but it’s real. FIFA and DAZN teamed up for a deal that gets the game in front of fans everywhere. It's a move meant to pull in new viewers, especially with clubs from every continent in the mix now. Football diehards don’t have to worry about dodgy overseas streams or searching for highlights after the fact—all the action is a tap away, live and on-demand.
With group matches finishing up and knockout rounds launching on June 28, there's barely a chance to catch your breath. Big names, fresh faces, and historic clubs are all playing for something bigger this year. The energy around this expanded Club World Cup is impossible to miss—especially when you can watch it all, no strings attached.