What Inter need to qualify for Club World Cup Round of 16 | OneFootball

Inter are already within touching distance of qualifying for the knock-out stage of the FIFA Club World Cup after a 2-1 victory over Urawa Red Diamonds on Saturday, and now there is a scenario where the Nerazzurri could lose their last remaining game in the groups and still qualify.

Inter fought back from a first-half 1-0 deficit to record a 2-1 win over Urawa Red Diamonds at the 2025 Club World Cup on Saturday: The team’s first win of the tournament and their first since Cristian Chivu replaced Simone Inzaghi as head coach.

Lautaro Martinez and Valentin Carboni came up with the late, second-half goals.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 21: Lautaro Martinez celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match against Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Saturday’s victory puts Inter in second place in Group E on four points, level with River Plate Plate, Inter’s upcoming opponents in the final round of group stage fixtures. CF Monterrey are in third with two points and Urawa sit in fourth on zero.

That means that an Inter victory over River Plate will mathematically secure them qualification. A draw will also be enough for the Nerazzurri to qualify, as will a loss depending on results elsewhere.

Below are all the possible scenarios that will lead to Inter qualifying for the round of 16.

What Inter need to qualify for Club World Cup knockouts

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 17: Cristian Chivu reacts after the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match against CF Monterrey at Rose Bowl Stadium on June 17, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)