Borussia Dortmund's Next Club World Cup Foe Secures Opening Win
Rival team emerges victorious in the Club World Cup opener before facing BVB - Opening Match Victory for Upcoming BVB Rival in the Club World Cup
Here's the scoop: Borussia Dortmund is going head-to-head against Mamelodi Sundowns FC in the Club World Cup, and it's all happening on June 21, 2025, at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. Just before Dortmund's draw against Fluminense from Brazil, Sundowns managed to snag an opening victory over Ulsan HD, with Iqraam Rayners scoring the lone goal in the 36th minute.
You got that right—Sundowns, who recently bagged their 18th Premiership title, are ready to give it a shot against Dortmund this coming Saturday. After that, Dortmund will take on South Korean league leaders Ulsan on June 25 to wrap up their Group F matches.
Now, let's get back to the match between Sundowns and Ulsan. Initially delayed by a thunderstorm, the contest welcomed only 3,412 spectators to the stadium, which has a capacity for 25,500. To be fair, US news agency AP initially underreported the number of people in the stands, with the actual count being closer to 1,000 souls.
To sum it all up, here are the essentials:- Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Borussia Dortmund — June 21, TQL Stadium in Cincinnati- Dortmund's Group F match against Fluminense ended in a 0-0 draw- Sundowns emerged victorious in their match against Ulsan with a 1:0 score- Sundowns successfully defended their 18th Premiership title before the big showdown- The BVB will square off against Ulsan on June 25 to complete Group F matches
- The sports policy at the TQL Stadium, where Mamelodi Sundowns and Borussia Dortmund will face off, allows for a stadium capacity of 25,500 seats.
- Members of the football community, including fans of Mamelodi Sundowns and Borussia Dortmund, are looking forward to the employment opportunities that might arise during the Club World Cup, such as temporary jobs for stewards and hospitality staff.
