Real Madrid and Al Hilal complete 2025 FIFA Club World Cup round of 16 lineup

European teams dominate the knockout phase of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with Al Hilal emerging as Asia’s sole representative in the round of 16.

The group stage concluded Friday morning with two final matches in Group H — Real Madrid defeated RB Salzburg 3-0, while Al Hilal overcame Pachuca 2-0.

These victories secured Real Madrid’s position as group winners, followed by Al Hilal as runners-up — completing the lineup of teams advancing to the tournament’s main knockout phase.