“It’s not going to be an easy game” – Cardoso

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Coach Miguel Cardoso instructs Mothobi Mvala and Malibongwe Khoza during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Mamelodi Sundowns Training at IMG Academy Sport Complex in Florida, USA on 23 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says his side can expect a tough encounter against Fluminense in their final Club World Cup Group F fixture.

The Brazilians will be looking to bounce back after suffering a 4-3 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the last game in a thrilling battle at the TQL Stadium on Saturday, June 21.

Sundowns will come into this fixture sitting in third place in the Group F standings with three points from two matches.

The Tshwane giants can qualify for the last as runners-up if they can defeat Fluminense and if Dortmund can beat Ulsan.

“I must admit, it’s not going to be an easy game, but we will give it our best shot,” Cardoso said.

Mamelodi Sundowns against Fluminense is set to kick-off at 9pm.