By Michael Madyira
- Sundowns were drawn against top German, Brazilian and South Korean teams in the 2025 Club World Cup.
- The tournament expands to 32 teams with matches played across 11 US cities over four weeks.
Mamelodi Sundowns will play against some of the world’s best teams at next year’s Club World Cup in America.
The tournament will feature 32 teams playing across 11 US cities from 15 June to 13 July 2025.
Sundowns have been drawn in Group F where they’ll face German giants Borussia Dortmund, Brazilian champions Fluminense and South Korean team Ulsan HD.
Their first game will be against Ulsan HD. This is only Sundowns’ second time at this tournament after losing both their games in Japan in 2016.
Former Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena will also be at the tournament with his Moroccan team Wydad Casablanca. They face a tough group with English champions Manchester City, Italian side Juventus and UAE team Al Ain.
African champions Al Ahly will play against Portugal’s FC Porto, Brazilian side Palmeiras and Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami.
Another African team, Tunisia’s Esperance, will take on Brazil’s Flamengo, Mexico’s Club Leon and English club Chelsea.
Pictured above: Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrating.
Source: Mamelodi Sundowns
