Inter Milan and River Plate lock horns on Wednesday in a battle to decide who finishes atop Group E in the FIFA Club World Cup.
The Italian giants started their tournament with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Monterrey but bounced back with a 2-1 win over Urawa Red Diamonds in their second outing. River Plate have also won one match and drawn the other, and the two teams are level at four points.
The Argentine side, however, currently leads the group due to a superior goal difference.
Cristian Chivu’s side has not been convincing so far in their first two outings, but they will still have a fair chance to earn their first silverware this season after losing the UEFA Champions League final to PSG.
Meanwhile, Los Millonarios have been in red-hot form lately, losing just one match in their last 19 outings. However, they are safe in the tournament, and a draw or win will see them sail through the knockouts.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Where to watch Inter Milan vs. River Plate: Live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this FIFA Club World Cup match in the Australia:
TV channel: Fox Sports
Live stream: Kayo, DAZN, Foxtel Now
This game is available for live TV broadcast in Australia on Fox Sports.
For fans who prefer to stream on the go, the tournament will also be shown live on Kayo, DAZN and Foxtel Now.
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Inter Milan vs. River Plate start time
- Date: Thursday, June 26
- Time: 11:00 a.m. AEST
Inter Milan and River Plate will kick off at 9:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 25, from the Lumen Field, Washington, USA.
Here's how that time translates across Australia:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Thu, June 26 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Thu, June 26 | 10:30 a.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Thu, June 26 | 9:00 a.m. |
Inter Milan vs. River Plate predicted lineups, team news
Hakan Calhanoglu (thigh), Denzel Dumfries (muscle), Davide Frattesi (muscle), Marcus Thuram (flexor), Piotr Zielinski (calf), Benjamin Pavard (unspecified), and Yann Bisseck (thigh) all missed their last outing against Urawa Red Diamonds.
Dumfries, Calhanoglu, and Frattesi are in with a chance to take field against River Plate, but others are likely to be sidelined until the knockout rounds.
Chivu may also recall some of the star players like Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Alessandro Bastoni, while Sebastiano Esposito is likely to partner skipper Lautaro Martinez in the attacking line.
Inter Milan predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Sommer (GK) — De Vrij, Acerbi, Bastoni — Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco — Esposito, Martinez.
Injured: Zielinski, Bisseck, Thuram, Pavard
Suspended: None
As for River Plate, their only confirmed absentees are Kevin Castano, Enzo Perez, and Giuliano Galoppo—all suspended for this crucial match.
Midfielder Castano was sent off against Monterrey, while Perez and Galoppo were shown their second yellow cards of the competition.
With the players missing, Boss Marcelo Gallardo will be forced to make some fresh changes in his team’s engine room.
River Plate predicted XI (3-1-3-3, right to left): Armani (GK) — Montiel, Martinez Quarta, Diaz — Acuna — Fernandez, Kranevitter, Aliendro — Mastantuono, Colidio, Meza.
Injured: None
Suspended: Castano, Perez, Galoppo
FIFA Club World Cup fixture schedule this week
All times AEST
Wednesday, June 25
- Benfica vs. Bayern Munich (5:00 a.m.)
- Auckland City vs. Boca Juniors (5:00 a.m.)
- LAFC vs. Flamengo (11:00 a.m.)
- ES Tunis vs. Chelsea (11:00 a.m.)
Thursday, June 26
- Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Fluminense (5:00 a.m.)
- Bor. Dortmund vs. Ulsan HD (5:00 a.m.)
- Inter Milan vs. River Plate (11:00 a.m.)
- Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Monterrey (11:00 a.m.)
Friday, June 27
- Juventus vs. Man City (5:00 a.m.)
- Wydad vs. Al Ain (5:00 a.m.)
- Salzburg vs. Real Madrid (11:00 a.m.)
- Al Hilal vs. Pachuca (11:00 a.m.)
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