The excitement is building as Manchester City faces Al Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round of 16. Football fans around the world are eagerly waiting to see if the European champions can dominate the Saudi giants and move one step closer to lifting the trophy.
Match Details
- Match: Manchester City vs Al Hilal
- Tournament: FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – Round of 16
- Date: Monday, 30 June 2025
- Time: 9:00 PM ET | 6:30 AM IST (July 1) | 2:00 AM BST (July 1)
- Venue: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida
Where to Watch
You can watch the match live for free on the DAZN app or website, which is streaming the full tournament globally. In addition:
- United States: Match will also be broadcast on TBS, with pre-match and post-match coverage.
- United Kingdom: Available via DAZN, and selected matches including this one are also shown on Channel 5.
- India: Streaming available on DAZN Freemium, and also expected on Eurosport India, FanCode, or sports platforms affiliated with Dream Sports.
If you face regional restrictions, a VPN service can help access global streams from anywhere.
Predicted Lineups
Manchester City (Expected Formation: 4‑1‑2‑3)
- Goalkeeper: Ederson
- Defenders: Rayan Aït-Nouri, Josko Gvardiol, Rúben Dias, Manuel Akanji
- Midfielders: Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Tijjani Reijnders
- Attackers: Jeremy Doku, Savinho, Erling Haaland
Tactical Note: Rodri is expected to anchor the midfield, providing balance and linking the play. With pace on the wings and Haaland up front, City will aim for quick breakthroughs.
Al Hilal (Expected Formation: 4‑2‑3‑1)
- Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou
- Defenders: João Cancelo, Hassan Al‑Tombakti, Kalidou Koulibaly, Renan Lodi
- Midfielders: Rúben Neves, Sergej Milinković‑Savić
- Attacking Midfielders: Nasser Al‑Dawsari, Malcom, Marcos Leonardo
- Striker: Salem Al‑Dawsari (Captain)
Injury Update: Captain Salem Al‑Dawsari is nursing a minor hamstring injury. There’s a chance he could start on the bench, which would be a major blow to Al Hilal’s creative setup.
Match Preview
Manchester City enters the match as a strong favorite, with a deep and experienced squad. Their midfield trio, led by Rodri and Bernardo Silva, will look to dominate possession and wear down Al Hilal’s defense.
Al Hilal, meanwhile, has built a solid team filled with international talent and former European league stars. Their midfield, featuring Neves and Milinković‑Savić, will be crucial in trying to contain City’s fluid attack.
This clash also marks a special return for João Cancelo, who could face his former City teammates on the opposite side.
Prediction
While Al Hilal is no pushover, City’s firepower and tactical discipline are likely to prove too much. Expect a high-possession game with plenty of shots from the English side.
Predicted Score: Manchester City 3‑0 Al Hilal
Player to Watch: Erling Haaland – Likely to find the net again on the big stage.
Final Thoughts
This is more than just a knockout match—it’s a global showcase of football talent. From Guardiola’s tactical brilliance to the star power of Haaland and Rodri, this game is set to light up the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
Don’t miss it—tune in live and watch the action unfold as Europe’s best battles Asia’s finest!