The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has delivered an electrifying round of 16 filled with shock exits and underdog triumphs, with StarTimes bringing the drama directly to Nigerian viewers.

Two major football powerhouses, Manchester City and Inter Milan, suffered stunning eliminations. Manchester City were ousted 4–3 in extra time by Saudi Arabian champions Al Hilal in Orlando, with the Saudi team twice coming from behind before sealing victory with a 112th-minute strike by Marcos Leonardo.

In another upset, Brazilian club Fluminense beat Inter Milan 2–0, with veteran defender Thiago Silva, at 40, leading a compact backline and 44-year-old goalkeeper Fábio keeping a clean sheet.

The tournament’s expanded 32-team format has added depth and unpredictability to the competition. South American and Saudi Arabian clubs have entered mid-season, arriving sharper than many European sides just restarting after a break.

Elsewhere, Bayern Munich beat Flamengo 4–2 with a brace from Harry Kane, whilst Paris Saint-Germain dominated Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami 4–0. Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea, Palmeiras, and Real Madrid have also advanced.

Throughout the tournament, StarTimes Nigeria has ensured fans don’t miss a moment, with live broadcasts on its decoders and mobile streaming via the StarTimes ON app.

Through its Chop Extra Promo, running until 10 July, subscribers are enjoying upgraded access without paying more.

According to a StarTimes official, “Nova Bouquet subscribers are upgraded to Basic Bouquet, giving them access to selected matches on Sports Life. Basic Bouquet subscribers move up to Classic Bouquet, where they can watch most matches on World Football and Beta Sports for Pidgin commentary. Classic subscribers get Super Bouquet access, unlocking all matches on Sport Premium. For Super Bouquet customers, we’re adding an extra three days when they renew.”

With exciting quarter-final clashes like Al Hilal vs. Fluminense and Bayern Munich vs. PSG, Nigerian fans remain fully connected to football’s most unpredictable tournament yet.