Overview
- Al Ahly defeated Al-Ittihad 3-1 in the second round of the Club World Cup, with Karim Benzema missing a penalty for Al-Ittihad.
- Al Ahly will face Fluminense, the South American champion, in the semi-finals on Monday.
- Manchester City, the Champions League winner, will play against Urawa Red Diamonds of Japan on Tuesday.
- Urawa Red Diamonds secured their place in the semi-finals by defeating León of Mexico 1-0.
- The Club World Cup is being held in Saudi Arabia, marking the first time the tournament is played in the country.