Dortmund, Fluminense Advance to Club World Cup Last 16

Borussia Dortmund and Fluminense have both secured their places in the last 16 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Dortmund topped Group F with a narrow 1-0 victory over Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i, thanks to a first-half goal by Daniel Svensson, in a match played under intense heat conditions in Cincinnati. Fluminense advanced behind Dortmund after holding Mamelodi Sundowns to a goalless draw in Miami, despite Sundowns' possession dominance. Dortmund's coach Niko Kovac praised his team's resilience in the sweltering heat and noted their strong performance, while Dortmund created several scoring opportunities that were thwarted by Ulsan's goalkeeper. Both teams will move on to the knockout rounds, with Fluminense set to face one of River Plate, Inter Milan, or Monterrey. The tournament continues with top clubs like Palmeiras, Inter Miami, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Juventus, and Manchester City also qualified for the knockout stage.