Mexican giants CF Pachuca and Austrian outfit Red Bull Salzburg are set to lock horns in a FIFA Club World Cup Group A clash at Cincinnati’s TQL Stadium on Wednesday.
RB Salzburg experienced an unexpected twist in their domestic dominance this season. After reigning supreme with 11 straight Austrian Bundesliga titles, their streak came to a halt, courtesy of a relentless Sturm Graz side.
The Red Bulls slipped to third in the standings, finishing eight points off the pace set by champions Sturm Graz, with Austria Wien also edging them out for second place.
However, the upcoming Club World Cup might prove a bridge too far. Drawn in a group featuring continental heavyweights Al-Hilal and European giants Real Madrid, Salzburg face a steep uphill climb. A group-stage exit appears the most likely outcome.
Meanwhile, Pachuca returns to familiar territory, gearing up for their fifth shot at Club World Cup glory after previous outings in 2007, 2008, 2017, and 2018. They booked their ticket by clinching the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup, but recent domestic form casts doubt on their prospects.
The Mexican side faltered in the Apertura, finishing a lowly 16th, and only scraped into the Clausura playoffs by placing eighth, before bowing out in the quarterfinals.
Here’s everything you need to know about Pachuca vs. FC Salzburg, including TV channel and streaming options for their FIFA Club World Cup clash.
Where to watch Pachuca vs. FC Salzburg: Live stream, TV channel
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: DAZN
This match is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States.
For fans who prefer to stream on the go, the game will also be available to watch live on DAZN.
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Pachuca vs. FC Salzburg start time
- Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
- Time: 6 p.m. ET | 3 p.m. PT
Pachuca and FC Salzburg clash will kick off at 6:00 p.m. ET or 3:00 p.m. PT on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Pachuca’s Club World Cup schedule
Here are Pachuca’s upcoming group stage games for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 22 | Real Madrid | 3:00 p.m. |
| Jun. 26 | Al Hilal | 9:00 p.m. |
FC Salzburg’s Club World Cup schedule
Here are FC Salzburg’s upcoming group stage games for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 22 | Al Hilal | 6:00 p.m. |
| Jun. 26 | Real Madrid | 3:00 p.m. |
FIFA Club World Cup schedule this week
All times ET
Monday, June 16
- Chelsea vs. LAFC (3:00 p.m.)
- Boca Juniors vs. Benfica (6:00 p.m.)
- Flamengo vs. ES Tunis (9:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, June 17
- Fluminense vs. Bor. Dortmund (12:00 p.m.)
- River Plate vs. Urawa Red Diamonds (3:00 p.m.)
- Ulsan HD vs. Mamelodi Sundowns (6:00 p.m.)
- Monterrey vs. Inter Milan (9:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, June 18
- Man City vs. Wydad (12:00 p.m.)
- Real Madrid vs. Al Hilal (3:00 p.m.)
- Pachuca vs. Salzburg (6:00 p.m.)
- Al Ain vs. Juventus (9:00 p.m.)
Thursday, June 19
- Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly (12:00 p.m.)
- Inter Miami vs. Porto (3:00 p.m.)
- Seattle Sounders vs. Atletico Madrid (6:00 p.m.)
- PSG vs. Botafogo (9:00 p.m.)
Friday, June 20
- Benfica vs. Auckland City (12:00 p.m.)
- Flamengo vs. Chelseao (2:00 p.m.)
- LAFC vs. ES Tunis (6:00 p.m.)
- Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors (9:00 p.m.)
Saturday, June 21
- Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Bor. Dortmund (12:00 p.m.)
- Inter Milan vs. Urawa Red Diamonds (3:00 p.m.)
- Fluminense vs. Ulsan HD (6:00 p.m.)
- River Plate vs. Monterrey (9:00 p.m.)
Sunday, June 22
- Juventus vs. Wydad (12:00 p.m.)
- Real Madrid vs. Pachuca (3:00 p.m.)
- Salzburg vs. Al Hilal (6:00 p.m.)
- Man City vs. Al Ain (9:00 p.m.)
