Premier World League Season 2026 -- Group B Round 44 Recap

Here is a recap of Group B Round 44 of the Premier World League Season 2026, played on Saturday, October 10, 2026. With 62 games total in the season, clubs are in an intense battle for playoff positioning (Ranks 1–16), World Cup of Clubs qualification (Top 4), Friendly Cup spots (Ranks 17–22), King's Cup qualification (Ranks 23–26), and avoiding the bottom-two relegation zone.

Match Results Summary (Round 44)

• Zamalek SC (EG) (20) 3 – 3 Gamba Osaka (JAP) (1)

• Millonarios (COL) (28) 2 – 3 Miami FC (USA) (2)

• Kawasaki Frontale (JAP) (24) 1 – 4 River Plate (ARG) (6)

• Chivas (MEX) (26) 2 – 3 Boca Juniors (ARG) (5)

• Yokohama F. Marinos (JAP) (31) 2 – 1 Cerro Porteño (PAR) (21)

• New England Revolution (USA) (4) 1 – 2 Melgar (PER) (8)

• Emelec (ECU) (13) 3 – 2 Chicago Fire (USA) (15)

• Busan Ipark FC (SK) (7) 2 – 1 Union Huaral (PER) (23)

• Columbus Crew (USA) (10) 4 – 1 Maritimo (POR) (25)

• Houston Dynamo (USA) (18) 2 – 3 Sociedade (BRA) (30)

• Inter Miami (USA) (3) 3 – 2 Puebla (MEX) (16)

• International (BRA) (29) 2 – 1 Santos Laguna (MEX) (17)

• South China (HK) (19) 2 – 3 Tigres (MEX) (32)

• Queretaro (MEX) (11) 3 – 2 Olimpia (PAR) (27)

• Atlético Nacional (COL) (12) 2 – 5 Flamengo (BRA) (9)

• ACF Fiorentina (ITA) (22) 2 – 1 Caroní (VEN) (14)

Key Takeaways & Standings Impact

• World Cup of Clubs Chase (Top 4):

  • League leaders Gamba Osaka (JAP) (Rank 1) were held to a 3–3 draw away at Zamalek SC.

  • Miami FC (USA) (Rank 2) took full advantage by edging Millonarios 3–2 on the road to close the gap at the top.

  • Inter Miami (USA) (Rank 3) kept their place in the top three with a 3–2 win over Puebla at Chase Stadium.

  • New England Revolution (USA) (Rank 4) stumbled at home, falling 2–1 to a surging Melgar (PER).

• Playoff Battle & High Scorers (Ranks 1–16):

  • River Plate (ARG) (Rank 6) secured a resounding 4–1 away victory over Kawasaki Frontale.

  • Flamengo (BRA) (Rank 9) produced a standout performance, routing Atlético Nacional 5–2 in Colombia.

  • Columbus Crew (USA) (Rank 10) dominant 4–1 victory over Maritimo strengthened their middle-tier playoff position.

• Cup Zones & Relegation Watch:

  • Houston Dynamo (USA) (Rank 18) and Santos Laguna (MEX) (Rank 17) both dropped tight matches, keeping them right on the edge of the Friendly Cup region.

  • At the bottom end of the standings, bottom-placed Tigres (MEX) (Rank 32) grabbed a dramatic 3–2 away victory against South China to keep their survival hopes alive.