Al Hilal Upsets Manchester City 4-3 in Club World Cup Orlando

In a thrilling Club World Cup match at Orlando's Camping World Stadium, Saudi club Al Hilal shocked Premier League champions Manchester City with a 4-3 victory in extra time, advancing to the quarterfinals against Fluminense. Manchester City initially took the lead through Bernardo Silva, but Al Hilal responded with goals from Marcos Leonardo and Malcom before Erling Haaland equalized for City. The match featured multiple lead changes, including Kalidou Koulibaly's extra-time header putting Al Hilal ahead and Phil Foden leveling for City. Ultimately, Marcos Leonardo's late goal in the 113th minute sealed a historic upset. Al Hilal's success was driven by strong defensive discipline, outstanding goalkeeping from Yassine Bounou, and tactical counterattacks under coach Simone Inzaghi, who benefits from a $25 million annual investment. This victory marks a significant milestone for Al Hilal, highlighting their growing ambitions on the global football stage.