FIFA Hails Al-Hilal as One of Saudi Football’s Biggest Success Stories

The official website of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has praised Al-Hilal Saudi club, one of the teams participating in the upcoming 2025 Club World Cup, which will be held in the United States.

FIFA’s report highlights Al-Hilal’s continued success at local and international levels, stating that the club is “one of the biggest success stories in Saudi football” and “one of the most successful and popular in Asia.”

Al-Hilal’s participation in the 2025 Club World Cup is expected to be a major draw, with the presence of top stars like Neymar Jr. in the squad. According to FIFA, “Brazil’s all-time top scorer will look to impress once again on the big stage with his club at the 2025 Club World Cup.”

Arab Teams in the 2025 Club World Cup

A total of 5 Arab teams have qualified for the 2025 Club World Cup, including:

• Al-Ahly of Egypt
• Esperance Sports Club of Tunisia
• Waidad Sports Club of Morocco
• Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia
• Al-Ain of the Emirates

Full List of Qualified Teams

• Saudi Crescent
• Japanese Urawa Red Diamonds
• Al Ain United Arab Emirates
• Ulsan Hyundai, South Korea
• Al-Ahly of Egypt
• Waidad Sports Club of Morocco
• Esperance Sports Club of Tunisia
• Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa
• Monterrey Mexico
• American Seattle Sounders
• Mexican club Leon
• Mexican Pachuca
• Brazilian palmeiras
• Brazilian Flamingo
• Brazilian Fluminance
• River Plate of Argentina
• Boca Juniors of Argentina
• Auckland City, New Zealand
• English Chelsea
• English Manchester City
• Spanish Real Madrid
• Spanish Atletico Madrid
• Italian Juventus
• Italian Inter Milan
• German Bayern Munich
• Borussia Dortmund, Germany
• Portuguese Porto
• Portugal’s Benfica
• French Paris Saint Germain
• Red Bull Salzburg, Austria