FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 Features Palmeiras, Botafogo Clash

The CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal features Mexico, unbeaten in Group A, facing Saudi Arabia, who have struggled with only one win and one draw. Mexico's Cesar Montes leads his team with three goals, while Saudi Arabia's main threat is Faris Al-Buraikan. Mexico's squad is fully fit with Luis Malagon as goalkeeper and Raul Jimenez leading the attack, whereas Saudi Arabia is missing Hasan Kadesh due to injury. In the FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16, Brazilian rivals Palmeiras and Botafogo will clash in a highly anticipated match, marking their first knockout meeting in the tournament. Palmeiras topped their group despite injuries to key players, while Botafogo impressed by finishing second in their group and upsetting PSG. The rivalry between these two Brazilian clubs is intense, with recent battles often decided by individual brilliance, notably from young talent Estêvão Willian of Palmeiras, who aims for a standout performance before his transfer to Chelsea.