Match Details
Fixture: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Fluminense
Competition: 2025 FIFA Club World Cup – Group F, Matchday 3
Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM BST
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, FL
Broadcast: DAZN (Free), CBS Sports, FIFA+
Match Context & Stakes
Fluminense currently top Group F with 4 points and a +2 goal difference after a 0–0 draw with Borussia Dortmund and a 4–2 win over Ulsan HD. A draw or win guarantees their place in the Round of 16. Mamelodi Sundowns, sitting third with 3 points, must win to have any chance of advancing. A draw or loss will eliminate the South African champions, regardless of the result in Dortmund vs. Ulsan. This is the first-ever competitive meeting between the two clubs and a rare Africa vs. South America clash on the global stage.
🇿🇦 Mamelodi Sundowns – Team Preview
Group Stage Results
1–0 vs Ulsan HD
3–4 vs Borussia Dortmund
Key Players
Iqraam Rayners: 2 goals in 2 matches; first African to score in back-to-back Club World Cup games
Lucas Ribeiro Costa: Brazilian forward with flair and finishing ability
Ronwen Williams (GK): Veteran shot-stopper; needs to bounce back after errors vs Dortmund
Teboho Mokoena: Midfield engine and set-piece threat
Tactical Notes
4-1-4-1 formation under Miguel Cardoso
High pressing and possession-based build-up
Vulnerable to quick counters and defensive lapses
🇧🇷 Fluminense – Team Preview
Group Stage Results
0–0 vs Borussia Dortmund
4–2 vs Ulsan HD
Key Players
Jhon Arias: 1 goal, 1 assist vs Ulsan; creative heartbeat
Germán Cano: Veteran striker with lethal finishing
Thiago Silva: 40-year-old captain anchoring the backline
Fábio (GK): Second-oldest player in Club World Cup history (44 years)
Tactical Notes
4-2-3-1 setup under Renato Gaúcho
Emphasis on possession and wide overloads
Strong second-half performances; scored 3 goals after halftime vs Ulsan
Head-to-Head & Stats
| Stat | Mamelodi Sundowns | Fluminense |
| Group F Points | 3 | 4 |
| Goals Scored | 4 | 4 |
| Goals Conceded | 4 | 2 |
| Last 5 Matches (All Comps) | 2W–2L–1D | 6W–2D–0L |
| First-Ever Meeting | ✅ | ✅ |
Fluminense are unbeaten in their last 8 matches across all competitions, while Sundowns have scored first in 9 of their last 10.
Expect a spirited performance from Sundowns, but Fluminense’s experience and attacking depth should see them edge a tight contest. Jhon Arias and Cano could be decisive in the final third.
How to Watch Mamelodi vs Fluminense – June 25, 2025
TV Channels: CBS Sports, SuperSport (Africa), Globo (Brazil)
Streaming: DAZN – Free Live Stream, FIFA+, CBS Sports App
Kickoff: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM BST
MATCH ODDS
Mamelodi + 300 Draw + 255 Fluminense – 110
Over 2.5 – 120 Under 2.5 – 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 24, 2025
