Mamelodi Sundowns are gearing up for a crucial Group F showdown against South American giants Fluminense at the FIFA Club World Cup — and everything’s on the line.
Match Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, 25 June 2025
⏰ Kick-off: 21:00 (SA Time)
📍 Fixture: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Fluminense
It’s a battle of the ‘Brazilians’, with a spot in the knockout stages — and millions in prize money — at stake.
Team News and Selection Headaches
Coach Miguel Cardoso has the luxury of a fully fit squad for this clash, and fans can expect a lineup similar to the one that narrowly lost 4-3 to Borussia Dortmund.
The biggest question? Whether Ronwen Williams retains his spot between the posts after a costly mistake against Dortmund. Meanwhile, Lebo Mothiba has been making a strong case for more minutes after impactful performances off the bench.
Still, it’s likely that Cardoso will stick with his trusted captain, Williams. In attack, Iqraam Rayners remains undroppable after impressing throughout the tournament.
Big Rewards on the Line
A win against Fluminense won’t just mean progression to the Round of 16 — it’ll also earn Sundowns a massive R35 million in prize money.
That would push their total Club World Cup earnings to R240 million:
- R170 million for qualifying
- R35 million for beating Uldan FC
- R35 million more if they defeat Fluminense
Even if the match ends in a draw, Sundowns would still walk away with R20 million — but that wouldn’t be enough to advance.
Make or Break for the Brazilians of Mzansi
This is a must-win. History is within reach, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
