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Mamelodi Sundowns have learned their opponents for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup group stages, with the South African champions set to face stiff competition in the revamped tournament hosted in the United States.
Drawn into Group F, Sundowns will clash with Brazilian giants Fluminense, German heavyweights Borussia Dortmund, and Korean side Ulsan Hyundai.
The group presents a formidable challenge as Sundowns aim to improve on their previous Club World Cup outing in 2016, where they finished sixth after losing to Jeonbuk Hyundai in the fifth-place playoff.
As one of four African representatives in the expanded tournament, Sundowns carry the hopes of the continent. Their group stage journey is set to kick off against Ulsan Hyundai, although FIFA has yet to confirm the specific dates and venues for the fixtures.
The 2016 CAF Champions League winners will look to draw on their experience and squad depth to navigate the tricky group, with fans eager to see how they fare against some of the worldâ™s best clubs.
Group F lineup:
Fluminense (Brazil)Borussia Dortmund (Germany)Ulsan Hyundai (South Korea)Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
With high stakes and global exposure on the line, Sundowns' performance will not only reflect their progress as a club but also showcase African football's growing presence on the world stage.
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