Fluminense and Al-Hilal meet in a surprise quarter-final showdown at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, both fresh off historic upsets that reshaped the tournament bracket.
Fluminense stunned Inter Milan 2-0 in the Round of 16, extending their unbeaten run to 10 matches as Germán Cano and Hércules struck decisive goals. Renato Gaúcho’s men showed remarkable defensive organization to dispatch the Serie A giants, proving they’re far from the weakest Brazilian side many expected. With confidence surging, Flu will look to replicate their controlled, clinical performance against an Al-Hilal side that thrives in chaos.
Meanwhile, Al-Hilal enter the quarters riding the high of a dramatic 4-3 extra-time victory over Manchester City, arguably the tournament’s match of the year. Despite having just 31% possession and fewer touches in the box, Simone Inzaghi’s team created more big chances and shocked City with a stunning attacking display, highlighted by Marcos Leonardo’s 112th-minute winner. The Saudis are unbeaten in nine straight games, making them dangerous opponents.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the latest lineup news.
Where to watch Fluminense vs. Al Hilal: Live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this FIFA Club World Cup match in the U.S.:
TV channel: truTV, TNT
Live stream: DAZN, DirecTV Stream
This game is available for live TV broadcast in the United States on truTV and TNT. For fans who prefer to stream on the go, they can watch it live on DAZN and DirecTV Stream.
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Fluminense vs. Al Hilal start time
- Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET | 12:00 p.m. PT
This FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 clash between Fluminense and Al Hilal will kick off at 3:00 p.m. ET on Friday, July 4, from the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
Fluminense vs. Al Hilal predicted lineups, team news
Fluminense will be missing a key piece of their defensive unit for this historic quarter-final, as left-back René is suspended after picking up his second yellow card of the tournament during their shock win over Inter.
Manager Renato Gaúcho must reshuffle his back line as a result, while the absence of midfielder Otávio, ruled out for the season with an Achilles injury, further limits Flu’s depth. Martinelli is also a doubt, though the Brazilian side will be buoyed by the form of Germán Cano, who has emerged as their talisman with crucial goals in recent matches.
Fluminense predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Fabio (GK) — Xavier, Silva, Freytes, Fuentes — Martinelli, Hercules — Arias, Nonato, Canobbio — Cano.
Injured: Otavio, Martinelli
Suspended: Rene
For Al-Hilal, the dramatic win over Manchester City came at a cost, with influential captain Salem Al-Dawsari sidelined for the rest of the Club World Cup due to a hamstring injury. However, there was a boost as Musab Al Juwayr made his return from a knee issue to feature as a late substitute against City, adding an extra midfield option for Simone Inzaghi.
The Saudi champions still face significant injury problems, with star striker Aleksandar Mitrovic and defenders Hassan Al Tambakti and Suhayb Al Zaid unavailable, forcing Inzaghi to lean on squad depth as they aim to continue their fairytale run.
Al Hilal predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Bounou (GK) — Cancelo, Al-Harbi, Koulibaly, Lodi — N. Al-Dawsari, Neves, Savic — Malcom, Leonardo, Kanno.
Injured: S. Al-Dawsari, Mitrovic, Al Tambati, Al Zaid
Suspended: None.
FIFA Club World Cup fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Friday, July 4
- Fluminense vs. Al Hilal (3:00 p.m.)
- Palmeiras vs. Chelsea (9:00 p.m.)
Saturday, July 5
- PSG vs. Bayern Munich (12:00 p.m.)
- Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund (4:00 p.m.)
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