Time: June 22, 2025, 01:00 UTC+0
Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
A clash of continental titans ignites as Argentina’s River Plate, unbeaten in 11 matches with a rock-solid defense (9 goals conceded in 18 league games), faces Monterrey’s gritty Mexican warriors. River’s teenage sensation Franco Mastantuono—fresh from sealing a €45m move to Real Madrid—leads their high-pressing 4-3-3, while Monterrey’s Spanish maestro Sergio Canales aims to exploit defensive gaps with his pinpoint passing. With both teams needing a win to secure knockout berths in Group E, expect fireworks: River’s samba-style flair collides with Monterrey’s physicality, and every tackle could tip the balance between South American pride and CONCACAF ambition under the Philly lights.
