In one of the most thrilling matches of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup so far, Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al Hilal pulled off a remarkable 4-3 victory over Manchester City after extra time in the Round of 16 on July 1 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.

Pep Guardiola’s side looked in control early on, with Bernardo Silva opening the scoring in the 9th minute following a fluid City build-up. But the game turned dramatically in the second half as Al Hilal roared back with a mix of clinical finishing and tactical discipline.

Marcos Leonardo drew the Saudi side level before Malcom gave them a 2-1 lead. City showed their resilience with Erling Haaland pulling them level, sending the tie into extra time.

The additional period delivered more drama. Kalidou Koulibaly put Al Hilal ahead again with a powerful header, only for Phil Foden to respond quickly and make it 3-3. But with just eight minutes to go, Leonardo struck again, curling home his second of the night to complete a stunning brace and send the underdogs through.

Despite controlling large portions of possession, Manchester City were punished for defensive lapses and an inability to contain Al Hilal on the break. The result marks a rare early exit for Guardiola’s side and adds to a growing sense of frustration after a season of near-misses.

Al Hilal now move on to face Brazilian champions Fluminense in the quarter-finals, having already taken down one European giant. Their statement win over the English champions serves notice to the rest of the field: this is a team capable of going all the way.

Brazilian club Fluminense pulled off a major upset at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, defeating Italian side Inter Milan 2-0 in the Round of 16 on Monday, June 30, at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, USA.

The match got off to a dramatic start when Fluminense scored in just the third minute. A deflected cross from Jhon Arias caused confusion in the Inter defense, allowing Germán Cano to head the ball past goalkeeper Yann Sommer following a miscommunication with Matteo Darmian. The early breakthrough gave the South American side a crucial advantage and set the tone for the remainder of the contest.

Inter Milan responded with sustained possession—nearly 68% over the course of the match—but struggled to convert their dominance into meaningful chances. Despite the efforts of key players like Lautaro Martínez and Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Inter lacked the cutting edge in front of goal. Their best opportunity came in the 82nd minute when Martínez hit the post with a powerful strike, but the equalizer never came.

Fluminense briefly thought they had doubled their lead late in the first half when Felipe Melo’s header found the net, but the goal was ruled out for offside following a VAR review. Still, the Brazilian side remained composed, staying organized at the back and threatening on the counterattack.

Their efforts were rewarded in stoppage time. As Inter pushed forward in search of a goal, substitute Hércules struck in the 93rd minute, firing home from the edge of the box after a quick counter. The goal sealed a memorable 2-0 win for Fluminense and eliminated one of the tournament’s biggest names.

The result means Fluminense move on to the quarter-finals, where they will face the winner of Manchester City vs. Al-Hilal. For Inter Milan, it marks a bitter end to their Club World Cup hopes and compounds what has been a disappointing conclusion to their 2024–25 season, having finished second in both Serie A and the UEFA Champions League.

A mouth-watering clash awaits football fans as Bayern Munich take on Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The two European giants are set to collide in one of the most anticipated fixtures of the tournament so far.

Bayern Munich booked their spot in the last eight after a thrilling 4–2 win over Brazilian side Flamengo. The German champions started strong and never lost control of the match. Harry Kane stole the spotlight with a clinical brace, pushing his season total to 41 goals and reinforcing his status as one of Europe’s deadliest forwards.

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On the other side, PSG stormed past Inter Miami with a 4–0 rout. The French champions looked sharp and dominant throughout, with João Neves and Vitinha controlling the tempo and dismantling Miami’s midfield. The result underlined PSG’s ambition to finally secure a global trophy.

The clash between Bayern’s high-octane pressing style under Thomas Tuchel and PSG’s technical, possession-driven game led by Luis Enrique promises fireworks. With star-studded lineups on both sides—Kane, Musiala, Sané for Bayern; Mbappé, Dembélé, Neves for PSG—this quarter-final is one no football fan will want to miss.

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Confirmed Details:

The match will take place on July 5 at 12 noon at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, one of the marquee venues of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.

With a place in the semi-finals at stake and two global footballing giants going head-to-head, this encounter is set to be one of the standout moments of the tournament.