FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final schedule: Can Asia - South America make a difference?

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has gone through a dramatic knockout round and there were no shortage of surprises, as teams from Asia and South America, the 'dark horses' that were not highly regarded from the start, are creating real earthquakes. European giants like Manchester City and Inter Milan have had to stop, giving way to teams with little expectation.

Big surprise from Asia named Al Hilal

In the round of 16, the only representative from Asia - Al Hilal, a team from Saudi Arabia, caused a shock when they defeated Manchester City 4-3 after 120 minutes of intense action. Although considered a much weaker team than Manchester City, Al Hilal proved that they are completely capable of creating miracles. This match not only showed their mettle but also demonstrated the drastic change in the way Asian teams play.

Al Hilal players' joy after winning against Manchester City

Al Hilal had previously caused Real Madrid a lot of trouble in the group stage when they held the Spanish representative to a 1-1 draw, and this further clarified one thing: teams from Asia, which are considered weaker, are increasingly creating big surprises in international tournaments. They are expected to advance to the semi-finals when their opponents in the quarter-finals are not too big names.

Brazilian Football: Classy and Powerful

Brazilian football continues to assert its formidable strength at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup as two representatives of this country have reached the quarter-finals. Fluminense and Palmeiras have both performed excellently and advanced to the quarter-finals, which has made Brazilian football fans even more proud. Fluminense had a convincing victory over Inter Milan with a score of 2-0, while Palmeiras overcame compatriots Botafogo with a score of 1-0 to secure a ticket to the quarter-finals.

With their energetic playing style and thirst for victory, Fluminense and Palmeiras are not only the 'dark horses' in the tournament but also show that Brazilian football always has a strong appeal in the international arena.

Fluminense have surpassed the giant Inter Milan

The competition in this year's tournament is fierce, and the non-European teams have shown that there is no room for complacency in any match.

As the teams advance to the quarterfinals, the anticipation for the upcoming matches is getting more intense. Al Hilal will face Fluminense, a clash between two strong teams from Asia and South America. Palmeiras will face Chelsea, in what many expect to be a thrilling match. Meanwhile, the European giants will meet, with PSG playing Bayern Munich and Real Madrid playing Dortmund.

With the new format and changes to the tournament, it is very special to see the strong teams from all continents come together. These teams all have their own strengths and have the chance to win, so the upcoming matches are sure to be dramatic.

The door is still wide open for non-European teams, and big surprises could continue to arise in the quarter-finals.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter-final matches:

2:00 a.m. July 5: Fluminense - Al Hilal

8am 5.7: Palmeiras - Chelsea

11pm 5.7: PSG - Bayern Munich

3am 6.7: Real Madrid - Dortmund

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