After each team completed their first match, the intensity of the FIFA Club World Cup increased dramatically. There were thrilling moments, such as Real Madrid missing a penalty and Al Ahly&rsquo;s Mohamed El Shenawy blocking a powerful shot from Messi with just a toe.
It&rsquo;s evident that the competition is still wide open.
Here&rsquo;s a quick recap of each group so far:
Group A &ndash; Slow Start, Big Names Struggle
Al Ahly 0&ndash;0 Inter Miami
In a tense opening match, both teams fought hard but couldn&rsquo;t score. Even with Lionel Messi playing, Miami struggled against Al Ahly's strong defense. Goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy made a great save, stopping Messi from scoring the winning goal.
Palmeiras 0&ndash;0 Porto
Tactical and tense. Both sides focused on structure rather than risk. Few clear chances emerged and the match ended with shared points and no breakthroughs.
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Group B &ndash; PSG on Fire, Botafogo Holds Firm
Paris Saint-Germain 4&ndash;0 Atl&eacute;tico Madrid
PSG delivered a strong performance. Fabi&aacute;n Ruiz scored two early goals, Vitinha added a third with a calm finish and Lee Kang-in sealed the win with a penalty. Atl&eacute;tico appeared shocked and unable to keep up.
Botafogo 2&ndash;1 Seattle Sounders
Botafogo took control with two quick goals from Jair and Igor Jesus. Seattle&rsquo;s Roldan scored in response but they couldn&rsquo;t come back despite late pressure.
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Group C &ndash; Bayern&rsquo;s Blitz, Boca and Benfica Entertain
Bayern Munich 10&ndash;0 Auckland City
Bayern dominated Auckland with a one-sided victory, scoring four goals. Coman, Musiala, M&uuml;ller and new player Michael Olise all scored. This is the biggest result in the tournament so far, making Bayern the top favorites.
Boca Juniors 2&ndash;2 Benfica
A thrilling clash full of momentum swings. Boca took the lead, Benfica hit back and both teams ended the game pushing for a winner. This group is now wide open heading into matchday two.
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Group D &ndash; Confident Wins for Chelsea and Flamengo
Chelsea 2&ndash;0 LAFC
The Blues played confidently and with a clear game plan. Pedro Neto scored early with a curling shot into the net and Enzo Fern&aacute;ndez sealed the victory with a powerful strike from outside the box. LAFC struggled to create scoring chances.
Flamengo 2&ndash;0 Esp&eacute;rance de Tunis
Flamengo demonstrated their skill with smart passing and an effective attack. The Tunisian champions couldn&rsquo;t keep up with their speed and Flamengo secured an easy win with three points.
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Group E &ndash; River Shine, Inter Held
River Plate 3&ndash;1 Urawa Red Diamonds
River Plate&rsquo;s skill was clear throughout the game. They scored two goals in the first half, taking control. Even though Urawa scored late, River Plate were never in serious danger.
Monterrey 1&ndash;1 Internazionale
A competitive encounter with moments of brilliance. Inter looked the better side early but Monterrey&rsquo;s second-half equalizer shifted the momentum. Both clubs walk away with a point.
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Group F &ndash; Africa&rsquo;s Pride, Dortmund Frustrated
Mamelodi Sundowns 1&ndash;0 Ulsan HD
Mamelodi Sundowns made history as the first South African club to win an opening match in the FIFA Club World Cup group stage. This victory was a proud moment for Africa, with Rayners scoring a second-half goal to secure a tough win against Ulsan HD. The team&rsquo;s discipline and courage brought them more than just three points&mdash;it was an important win for African football.
Fluminense 0&ndash;0 Borussia Dortmund
A tight midfield battle with few clear-cut chances. Both teams showed discipline and the match ended with neither side willing to gamble too much in the opener.
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Group G &ndash; City Sharp, Juventus Ruthless
Manchester City 2&ndash;0 Wydad AC
Phil Foden and J&eacute;r&eacute;my Doku put City in control early. A red card for Wydad in the second half made their task even harder and City comfortably managed the lead to full time.
Juventus 5&ndash;0 Al Ain
Juventus made a bold entrance into the tournament. Muani and Concei&ccedil;&atilde;o both scored braces and Yıldız added a fifth. Total dominance from the Italian giants.
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Group H &ndash; Madrid Misfire, Salzburg Surprise
Real Madrid 1&ndash;1 Al-Hilal
Gonzalo Garc&iacute;a scored early for Madrid but Al-Hilal remained calm. Ruben Neves tied the game with a penalty. In a dramatic moment, Valverde missed a last-minute penalty that could have won the game.
Salzburg 2&ndash;1 Pachuca
Salzburg earned three points with a solid and controlled performance. They took the lead and managed Pachuca's late attempt to equalize, finishing the game at the top of the group.
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Photo Credit: FCWC's official page&nbsp;
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