Al-Hilal’s path to the quarterfinals at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup was even more surprising. The runners-up in the 2024-25 Saudi League finished second in Group H behind Real Madrid, meaning they had to play Manchester City in the Round of 16.

Germán Cano scored on a header three minutes into the match, and Fluminense held on to defeat Champions League finalist Inter Milan 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup in front of 20,

Fluminense have upset Inter 2-0 in the round of 16 at the Club World Cup. The Brazilians' goals were separated by 90 minutes in Charlotte. German Cano opened the scoring in the third minute heading home from close range, before Hercules clinched the win in the third minute of second-half stoppage time.