Dortmund Edges Sundowns 4-3 at FIFA Club World Cup Cincinnati

Borussia Dortmund secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns in a Group F match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Sundowns took an early lead through Lucas Ribeiro, but Dortmund quickly responded with goals from Felix Nmecha, Serhou Guirassy, Jobe Bellingham, and an own goal to build a 4-1 advantage by halftime. Despite a spirited second-half comeback by Sundowns, with goals from Iqraam Rayners and Lebo Mothiba, Dortmund held on to top the group with four points, putting them in a strong position to advance to the knockout stages. The match was played under scorching conditions, with mandatory water breaks, adding to the physical challenge for both teams. Dortmund will conclude their group stage against Ulsan HD while Sundowns face Brazil’s Fluminense in their final group fixture. The encounter highlighted Dortmund's attacking strength and Sundowns' resilience, making the race to progress highly competitive.