Orlando: Al Hilal Football Club has advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after a thrilling 4-3 victory over English powerhouse Manchester City in the Round of 16. The match, held at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, USA, stretched into extra time, heightening the excitement and intensity of an already thrilling contest, SPA reported.
According to Bahrain News Agency, this win marks a historic milestone for Al Hilal, making it the first Saudi team to defeat the UEFA Champions League champion in the Club World Cup. The victory underscores the rapid progress of Saudi football and its rising prominence on the global stage, driven by the Kingdom's strong investment in sports under the guidance of its leadership and the transformative goals of Saudi Vision 2030.