US EditionFIFA Club World Cup 2025: Fluminense Stuns Al Hilal to Book Semifinal Berth
STATE OF RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL, JUL 4 – Fluminense secured a 2-1 win with goals from Martinelli and Hercules, earning $21 million and advancing to face Chelsea in the Club World Cup semifinals.
- On July 4, 2025, Fluminense beat Al Hilal 2-1 to advance to the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals at Orlando's Camping World Stadium.
- On July 4, 2025, Fluminense beat Al Hilal 2-1, advancing to the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals after a goal by Martinelli in the 40th minute and VAR controversy over a penalty.
- VAR overturned Al Hilal's penalty after Koulibaly’s header for Leonardo's equalizer; Koulibaly was yellow-carded for diving.
- Fluminense's 2-1 victory earned them over $21 million in prize money and $60.8 million in total earnings, boosting their global profile significantly.
- Fluminense will face Chelsea in the semifinals, with a potential all-Brazilian clash if Palmeiras beat Chelsea at MetLife Stadium.
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Fluminense shock Al-Hilal to enter FIFA Club World Cup semifinal, Chelsea overcome Palmeiras test
Fluminense continued their brilliant run in the FIFA Club World Cup as they sprung another surprise, this time defeating Saudi Arabian giant Al-Hilal to make their way into the semifinals with a 2-1 win. The Brazilian underdogs struck first with Matheus Martinelli finding the top right corner with his left-foot strike to open the scoring sheets. Al-Hilal, who had shocked Manchester City in the round of 16, bounced back with Marcus Leonardo find…
Fluminense edge Al Hilal, Chelsea beat Palmeiras to reach Club World Cup semifinals
Hercules scored the winner as Fluminense beat Al Hilal 2-1 in the FIFA Club World Cup in Orlando on Friday, securing a place for the Brazilian side in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals.Fluminense broke the deadlock in the 40th minute, when Matheus Martinelli
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After eliminating Palmeiras (2-1), on Friday, the London club will return to another Brazilian team, Fluminense. Rio de Janeiro's club defeated the Saudi team of Al-Hilal (2-1) who left the competition head-up after his exploit against Manchester City.
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