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Moroccan stars Achraf Hakimi and Yassine Bounou have been named in the team of the week following the conclusion of the Club World Cup 2025 Round of 16 in the United States, according to DAZN football.
The Paris Saint-Germain right-back scored in a 4–0 demolition of Inter Miami, while Bounou delivered a Marvel-like performance for Al Hilal, making over ten crucial saves in a dramatic 4–3 extra-time victory against Manchester City.
Joining them in the tournament’s standout XI are Al Hilal’s Coulibaly, Chelsea’s Reece James, Palmeiras’ Thiago Silva, and PSG’s João Neves. The midfield also features Richard Ríos (Palmeiras), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), and Gonzalo García (Real Madrid), with a potent attack led by Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) and Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund).
The eight teams remaining in the competition now gear up for a mouth-watering set of quarterfinal ties:
- Fluminense vs Al Hilal
Friday, July 4 – 08:00 PM GMT+1, Orlando
The Brazilians face a resurgent Al Hilal fresh off their shock victory over Manchester City.
- Palmeiras vs Chelsea
Friday, July 4 – 02:00 AM GMT+1, Philadelphia
Chelsea, desperate for silverware after a dismal English Premier League season, meet a defensively sound Palmeiras side.
- PSG vs Bayern Munich
Saturday, July 5 – 05:00 PM GMT+1, Atlanta
A blockbuster European showdown, with Hakimi and Neves facing off against Kane and Bayern’s mighty attack.
- Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund
Saturday, July 5 – 09:00 PM GMT+1, New Jersey
A rematch of the 2024 Champions League final. All eyes will be on Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham as they return to MetLife Stadium, which will host the 2026 World Cup final.
The road to the Club World Cup final is now wide open – and brimming with drama.
Source: Morocco word news
