It will be an interesting match between the two non-European teams. Al Hilal are likely to come out on top against Fluminense in this first quarter-final clash
Match info: FIFA Club World Cup Quarterfinal
Venue: Camping World Stadium, Florida
Date: Friday, 4th July 2025
Time: 8 pm Nigerian time
Having both knocked out European heavyweights to make the final eight, Fluminense and Al-Hilal will clash in the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Friday.
Rio meets Riyadh as the two teams convene in Orlando, with a semi-final tie against either Palmeiras or Chelsea at stake.
Head-to-head:
- Both teams have never faced each other in any competition.
- Al Hilal are on a nine-match unbeaten run.
- Fluminense are on a 10-match undefeated streak.
- Fluminense have kept 4 clean sheets in their last 5 matches.
- Al Hilal have kept 3 clean sheets in their last 5 matches.
Form:
- Fluminense in the FIFA Club World Cup League: D-W-D-W
- Fluminense in all competitions: W-D-W-D-W
- Al Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup: D-D-W-W
- Al Hilal in all competitions: W-D-D-W-W
Team News:
- Martinelli is injured, so he will be kept out of action for Fluminense.
- Al Hilal will be without the services of Salem Al Adawsari, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Hassan Al and Tambakti as they are injured.
Player(s) to watch:
- German Cano has two goal contributions to his name in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 as of now. The 37-year-old experienced forward is coming in after netting an early goal to put his side in front against Internazionale in the round of 16. He is going to play an important role in the final third for Fluminense.
- Marcos Leonardo sealed the deal for Al Hilal in their electrifying round of 16 fixture against Man City. The young Brazilian forward is coming in after scoring a brace for the Saudi Pro League side in the last fixture. He also won the Player of the Match award after his stunning performance. Leonardo is going to cause issues for the opponent’s defence.