Sports News of Tuesday, 1 July 2025

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Club World Cup 2025: Six teams secure quarterfinal spots as Al Hilal dump Man City

Al Hilal beat Manchester City in extra time Al Hilal beat Manchester City in extra time

Six teams have secured their place in the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup, currently ongoing in the United States.

Brazilian club Fluminense and Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal produced the biggest shocks of the tournament so far after eliminating two European giants, Inter Milan and Manchester City, respectively.

Fluminense recorded a remarkable 2–0 victory over Inter Milan at the Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday, June 30, to secure their place in the last eight.

Al Hilal also stunned Manchester City 4–3 at the Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida, to progress to the next stage of the competition.

Fluminense and Al Hilal have joined the likes of Palmeiras, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and Chelsea as teams to secure a quarterfinal berth.

Real Madrid will take on Juventus later today (Tuesday, July 1) at the Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, for a place in the last eight.

Borussia Dortmund will also lock horns with Mexican club Monterrey at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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