Dortmund to dominate the rest

Containing clubs from four different continents, Group F of this summer’s Club World Cup promises to be an intriguing watch in the United States.

Representing Europe and Germany, Borussia Dortmund are the standout side of the section, whilst Fluminense are on hand to provide some Brazilian flair.

Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa will step onto the biggest stage in their club’s humble history this month, whilst Ulsan Hyundai will be looking to bring the trophy back to South Korea.

Here, Sports Mole takes a look at Group F in greater depth.

Club World Cup Group F standings

Club World Cup Group F fixtures

(all times BST)

Matchday 1

Fluminense 0-0 Borussia Dortmund (Tuesday, June 17 | 5pm) 

Ulsan Hyundai 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns (Tuesday, June 17 | 11pm)

Matchday 2

Mamelodi Sundowns 3-4 Borussia Dortmund (Saturday, June 21 | 5pm)

Fluminense 4-2 Ulsan Hyundai (Saturday, June 21 | 11pm)

Matchday 3

Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Ulsan Hyundai (Wednesday, June 25 | 8pm)

Mamelodi Sundowns 0-0 Fluminense (Wednesday, June 25 | 8pm)

Club World Cup Group F predictions – who will qualify?

Despite their title-winning antics in South Africa’s Premier Soccer League during 2024-25, Mamelodi Sundowns are the obvious underdogs of Group F and should, in theory, finish bottom.

Regardless of their pedigree in South Korea, Ulsan Hyundai face an uphill battle to make the knockout stages and are likely to end up in third.

Recent competitors in the Club World Cup final under its old format, Fluminense will fancy their chances of pipping Borussia Dortmund to top spot.

However, it is hard to bet against the Bundesliga side, who will be looking to continue their good form into the summer tournament in the United States.

Final Group F standings prediction

Who will be the top scorer from Group F?

Borussia Dortmund fired in 20 goals during their six-game winning streak to conclude the 2024-25 campaign, and they should be able to mimic their attacking potency on the world stage this month.

Scoring in each of those six matches – including a hat-trick versus Barcelona in April – Serhou Guirassy is targeting the tournament’s Golden Boot, let alone the top honour in Group F.

Record-breaking defeat for the Sundowns?

Given the expanded nature of the Club World Cup, there is a clear gulf in class and finances between clubs that will go head-to-head this month.

Mamelodi Sundowns and Auckland City FC are arguably the two most unknown entities in the competition, and the former could be line for a battering at the hands of either Dortmund or Fluminense. 

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