On Friday, Al-Hilal exited the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after losing to Brazil's Fluminense 2-1 in a match held at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
The game was part of the quarterfinals of the tournament’s first edition under the new format, which features participation from 32 teams across various continents.
Matheus Martinelli scored Fluminense’s first goal in the 40th minute with a powerful shot to the left of Al-Hilal goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.
In stoppage time of the first half, the referee awarded a penalty kick to Al-Hilal, but later overturned the decision after reviewing it via the VAR.
Marcos Leonardo successfully scored the equalizer for Al-Hilal in the 51st minute. However, Hercules Barreira netted the second goal for the Brazilian team in the 70th minute of the match.
Fluminense will face the winner of the Palmeiras vs. Chelsea match in the semifinals.
Follow the latest news on Google News
