Al-Hilal to Face Man City After Pachuca Win

Al-Hilal secured a 2-0 win over Pachuca in the final Group H match of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in Nashville, becoming the only Asian club to advance to the knockout stage. The Saudi side, coached by Simone Inzaghi and featuring standout players such as Joao Cancelo, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Ruben Neves, will face Manchester City, who progressed after defeating Juventus 5-2. Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, will play Paris Saint-Germain in a notable Round of 16 clash. Inter Milan advanced by beating River Plate and will next meet Fluminense, while Monterrey is set to play Borussia Dortmund. Real Madrid reached the knockout phase with a 3-0 win over FC Salzburg. The tournament's knockout stage features high-profile matchups between top teams from Europe, South America, and Asia.