For the first time ever, Brazil’s Fluminense take on Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal in a competitive fixture as they clash for a spot in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals on Friday. Their paths to this quarterfinal were marked by impressive upsets in the Round of 16. Fluminense dispatched UEFA Champions League runners-up Inter Milan with a shock 2-0 victory, while Al Hilal staged one of the tournament’s greatest upsets, defeating defending Club World Cup champions Manchester City 4-3 after extra time.
Fluminense entered the knockout stages having finished second in Group H behind Borussia Dortmund, securing a win against Ulsan and draws against Dortmund and Mamelodi Sundowns. Al Hilal also secured second spot in Group H, behind Real Madrid, after draws against the Spanish giants and RB Salzburg, and a win against Pachuca. This quarterfinal promises to be a thrilling encounter between two teams that have already defied expectations in the tournament.
What Time Does Fluminense vs. Al Hilal Kick-Off?
- Location: Orlando, Florida, United States
- Stadium: Camping World Stadium
- Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
- Indian Time (IST): 12:30 AM IST (Saturday, July 5, 2025)
- Referee: Danny Makkelie (Netherlands)
Fluminense vs. Al Hilal Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
This will be the first-ever competitive meeting between Fluminense FC and Al Hilal SFC. Therefore, there is no head-to-head record for previous competitive fixtures.
- Fluminense: 0 wins
- Al Hilal: 0 wins
- Draws: 0
- Last Meeting: N/A
Current Form (All Competitions)
Fluminense
- June 30, 2025: Inter Milan 0–2 Fluminense (CWC Round of 16)
- June 25, 2025: Mamelodi Sundowns 0–0 Fluminense (CWC Group Stage)
- June 21, 2025: Fluminense 4–2 Ulsan HD (CWC Group Stage)
- June 17, 2025: Fluminense 0–0 Borussia Dortmund (CWC Group Stage)
- June 1, 2025: Internacional RS 1–2 Fluminense (BRA Serie A)
Al Hilal
- July 1, 2025: Manchester City 3–4 Al Hilal (AET) (CWC Round of 16)
- June 26, 2025: Al Hilal 2–0 Pachuca (CWC Group Stage)
- June 22, 2025: Red Bull Salzburg 0–0 Al Hilal (CWC Group Stage)
- June 18, 2025: Real Madrid 1–1 Al Hilal (CWC Group Stage)
- May 26, 2025: Al-Qadsiah 0–2 Al Hilal (KSA Professional League)
Fluminense Team News
Fluminense faces some challenges with both suspensions and injuries for this quarterfinal. Left-back Rene is suspended after accumulating a second yellow card in the tournament. Midfielder Martinelli picked up a knock in the previous match against Inter Milan, and while there are minor concerns about his fitness, he is expected to partner Hercules in the midfield pivot. Otavio also remains unavailable, putting some strain on Fluminense’s squad depth. However, the defense, led by the experienced Thiago Silva, remains a solid unit. Veteran forward German Cano, who scored in the Round of 16, will be key to their attacking efforts alongside Jhon Arias and the midfield creativity of Nonato.
Fluminense Predicted Lineup vs. Al Hilal
Fluminense predicted lineup vs. Al Hilal (4-4-2): Fabio (GK); Ignacio, Thiago Silva (C), Freytes, Fuentes; Xavier, Hercules, Bernal, Nonato; Arias, Cano.
Al Hilal Team News
Al Hilal comes into this match following an emotional and physically demanding extra-time victory over Manchester City. The team is deeply affected by the tragic news of Portuguese forward Diogo Jota’s passing, which occurred shortly before this match. Jota’s close compatriots in the squad, Joao Cancelo and Ruben Neves, are particularly impacted, though teammates have rallied around them. On the injury front, star forward Aleksandar Mitrovic remains sidelined with a hamstring issue, significantly weakening their strike force. Midfielder Suhayb Al Zaid and defender Hassan Al Tambakti are also unavailable. Musab Al-Juwayr made a comeback from injury as a substitute in the last game, but captain Salem Al-Dawsari is unlikely to feature again due to a hamstring problem. Much of their attacking impetus will now fall on Marcos Leonardo and Malcom, with Sergej Milinkovic-Savic providing power in midfield.
Al Hilal Predicted Lineup vs. Fluminense
Al Hilal predicted lineup vs. Fluminense (4-2-3-1): Bono (GK); Cancelo, Al-Harbi, Koulibaly, Lodi; N. Aldawsari, Neves; Kanno, Milinkovic-Savic, Malcom; Leonardo.
Fluminense vs. Al Hilal Score Prediction
This quarterfinal pits two teams that have already caused major upsets against European giants. Fluminense has shown defensive solidity and clinical finishing, highlighted by their clean sheet against Inter Milan. Al Hilal, despite carrying emotional weight and some key injuries, demonstrated incredible resilience and attacking flair to overcome Manchester City. The Saudi side’s ability to score crucial goals and their star power in midfield, even with absences, makes them dangerous. Fluminense’s strong backline and veteran presence could counter Al Hilal’s attacking threats. It will be a tight affair, but Al Hilal’s recent high-profile win and offensive depth might give them a slight edge in what is expected to be an entertaining contest.
Prediction: Fluminense 1–2 Al Hilal.
How to Watch Fluminense vs. Al Hilal on TV, Live Stream
Country | TV/Live Stream |
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United States | DAZN, TNT, truTV |
United Kingdom | DAZN |
Canada | DAZN |
Mexico | DAZN, tabii |
India | DAZN app/website, FanCode app/website (No TV telecast confirmed) |
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