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Clash of Continents: How to Watch Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly in Crucial FIFA Club World Cup Showdown
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Two titans of global club football, Brazil’s Palmeiras and Egypt’s Al Ahly, are set to collide in a pivotal Group A match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup today, Thursday, June 19. With both teams seeking their first win of the tournament, the stakes are incredibly high at MetLife Stadium.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 12:00 PM Eastern Time (ET), offering a lunchtime spectacle for football fans in the Americas and primetime viewing in Africa and Europe.
Both Palmeiras, a dominant force in South America’s CONMEBOL, and Al Ahly, the perennial champions of Africa’s CAF, began their campaigns with hard-fought draws. Palmeiras was held to a 0-0 stalemate by Portuguese side FC Porto, while Al Ahly secured the same result against the host nation’s Inter Miami CF. Today’s result could prove decisive in the chase for a spot in the knockout stages of the newly expanded 32-team tournament.
This encounter renews a recent rivalry on the Club World Cup stage. The two clubs have met in previous editions of the tournament, adding an extra layer of history and anticipation to the fixture.
How to Watch:
Football enthusiasts around the world have multiple options to tune into this much-anticipated clash:
Global Live Stream:
- DAZN: In a landmark move for the tournament, DAZN is the global broadcaster for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The platform will be streaming all 63 matches of the tournament for free to a worldwide audience. Fans can access the live stream by registering for a free account on the DAZN platform via their website or app, which is available on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, and gaming consoles.
United States Television Broadcast:
- While DAZN remains the most comprehensive option, select matches of the tournament are also being aired on television in the United States. Fans should check their local listings for potential broadcasts on TNT, TBS, or TruTV.
Kick-off Time in Your Region:
- 9:00 AM Pacific Time (PT)
- 12:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)
- 1:00 PM Brazil Time (BRT)
- 5:00 PM British Summer Time (BST)
- 6:00 PM Central European Summer Time (CEST)
- 7:00 PM Egypt Standard Time (EGY)
With both teams desperate for three points, fans can expect a tactical and intense battle between two of the most successful clubs from their respective continents.
