Confirmation that Saudi Arabia had won the right to host the World Cup came in December. On the field, the Club World Cup was the first chance for the country to make a global statement about the growth of its domestic game, which is largely unheralded outside of Asia.

Al-Hilal secured a spot in the quarterfinals in sensational fashion with a dramatic 4-3 victory against Manchester City on Monday, scoring twice in extra-time to produce arguably the biggest shock of the Club World Cup so far.

Breaking down Al Hilal's remarkable 4-3 win against Manchester City in the last 16 of the Club World Cup and what it all means