Group F Standings Shift After Dortmund's 7-Goal Thriller vs Sundowns

After defeating Mamelodi Sundowns 4-3 on Saturday, June 21 at Cincinnati's TQL Stadium, Borussia Dortmund surged to the top of Group F in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

What happened in the match?

The South African champions struck first through Lucas Ribeiro in the 11th minute, but Felix Nmecha responded quickly to level the score at 1-1.

Dortmund then surged ahead with goals from Serhou Guirassy (34’) and Jude Bellingham (45’) before a comical own goal by Khuliso Mudau extended their lead to 4-1 just before the hour mark.

Sundowns refused to back down. Iqraam Rayners pulled one back in the 62nd minute, and substitute Lebo Mothiba added a third goal at the death to give the final score a dramatic edge.

Group F Standings After Matchday 2

1. Fluminense – 4 pts (+2)
2. Borussia Dortmund – 4 pts (+1)
3. Mamelodi Sundowns – 3 pts (0)
4. Ulsan HD – 0 pts (-3)

What’s next for Group F?

Dortmund will face Ulsan Hyundai in their final group match, while Fluminense and Sundowns battle it out in what promises to be a key encounter to decide who joins the German giants in the knockout stages.

With just one match left for some teams, the pressure is on—especially for Ulsan, who must win to stay alive in the tournament.