Sundowns bow out of Club World Cup

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RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jose Breton/NurPhoto/Shutterstock (15374137b) Tashreeq Matthews left winger of Mamelodi Sundowns and South Africa shooting to goal and Fabio goalkeeper of Fluminense and Brazil makes a save during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group F match between Mamelodi Sundowns FC and Fluminense FC at Hard Rock Stadium on June 25, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Mamelodi Sundowns FC v Fluminense FC: Group F - FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Miami Gardens, United States - 25 Jun 2025

Mamelodi Sundowns failed to secure their place in the Club World Cup last 16 after playing out to a tense goalless draw against Fluminense at the Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday evening.

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The Brazilians need a win against Fluminense to progress to the next round after Borussia Dortmund claimed a 1-0 win over Ulsan HD in the other Group F fixture.

However, Sundowns were unable to secure the win and were forced to settle for a point after playing out to a goalless draw against the Brazilian side.

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As a result, Miguel Cardoso’s side ended Group F in third place with four points, while Fluminense advanced to the next round after finishing the group in second place with five points.

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