Know Your Group F Opponents: Mamelodi Sundowns Face World Football Giants

Know Your Group F Opponents:

Mamelodi Sundowns Face World Football Giants

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Mamelodi Sundowns FC’s historic participation in the inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup 2025 presents a golden opportunity to measure South Africa’s finest against the giants of world football.

Drawn in Group F, Masandawana will go toe-to-toe with three international heavyweights:

Borussia Dortmund (Germany) – 2023–24 UEFA Champions League runners-up and tactical titans
Fluminense (Brazil) – Four-time Brazilian champions and FIFA Club World Cup finalist in 2023
Ulsan HD FC (South Korea) – Two-time AFC Champions League winners

Borussia Dortmund (Germany)

UEFA Representative – UEFA Club Coefficient Entrant

How They Qualified

Borussia Dortmund secured their place via UEFA’s club ranking system, solidified by an impressive campaign in the UEFA Champions League, where they finished runners-up in the 2023-2024 campaign. Their consistent excellence in Europe earned them one of the coveted 12 UEFA Club World Cup slots.

Club Fact file

● Founded: 1909
● Stadium: Signal Iduna Park
● Nickname: Die Schwarzgelben (The Black and Yellow)
● Motto: Echte Liebe (True Love)
● Coach: Nico Kovač

Fluminense (Brazil)

CONMEBOL Representative – 2023 Copa Libertadores Champions

How They Qualified

Fluminense earned their spot by defeating Boca Juniors 2–1 in the Copa Libertadores final. A dramatic extra-time winner from John Kennedy etched their name into continental history.

Club Fact file

● Founded: 1902
● Stadium: Maracanã
● Nickname: Tricolor
● Motto: “In honor and glory, Fluminense will win”
● Coach: Renato Gaúcho

Ulsan HD FC (South Korea)

AFC Representative – 2023/2024 AFC Champions League Entrant

How They Qualified

Ulsan topped the AFC rankings following a strong AFC Champions League campaign. Their semi-final victory over Yokohama F. Marinos sealed their qualification with 81 AFC points.

Club Fact file

● Founded: 1983
● Stadium: Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
● Nickname: Horang-i (The Tigers)
● Coach: Kim Pan-Gon

As Masandawana prepare to take on these formidable opponents, supporters can expect a thrilling showcase of skill, strategy and passion. Stay tuned, support the Brazilians and witness history in the making at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025!

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