The match is scheduled for June 23 at Audi Field in Washington D.C., a stadium located in the heart of the U.S. capital with a capacity of over 20,000 fans.

Red Bull Salzburg qualified for the tournament via the UEFA pathway and are widely recognized as one of Austria’s most successful clubs, known for their domestic dominance and strong player development system. One of the most prominent players in their recent history is striker Erling Haaland, who represented the team in 2019 and currently plays for Premier League club Manchester City. The team is led by head coach Thomas Letsch, who previously managed within Salzburg’s youth setup.

The match is part of Group H, which also features Real Madrid and Pachuca. Al Hilal will be aiming to secure a positive result to strengthen their chances of reaching the second round in this newly expanded tournament, which now includes 32 clubs from around the globe. For those fans unable to travel to the USA, all FIFA Club World Cup 2025 matches will be free to watch live on the DAZN platform. You can sign up here.