Sundowns 0-0 Fluminense: Cano hits the post, Fluminense 0 shot on target

Fluminense FC have qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ knockout phase after battling out a tense goalless draw with Mamelodi Sundowns FC in Miami.

Match Report

The Brazilian side needed a point to book their place in the last 16 and they successfully shut out Sundowns, who required victory to extend their stay in the USA. Fluminense have advanced as Group F runners-up, with Borussia Dortmund beating Ulsan HD in the section’s other fixture on Wednesday to secure top spot.

Sundowns created the best opportunity of the early stages at Hard Rock Stadium, with Tashreeq Matthews racing in on goal and forcing a superb one-handed save from Fabio.

Clear chances were few and far between throughout the first half, though, with Jhon Arias going closest for Fluminense when his drive flashed just wide.

Line-ups

Mamelodi Sundowns XI: Ronwen Williams, Grant Kekana, Themba Zwane, Iqraam Rayners, Marcelo Allende, Keanu Cupido, Teboho Mokoena, Khuliso Mudau, Divine Lunga, Lucas Ribeiro, Tashreeq Matthews

Subs: Denis Onyango, Reyaad Pieterse, Mosa Lebusa, Thapelo Morena, Mothobi Mvala, Aubrey Modiba, Peter Shalulile, Sphelele Mkhulise, Bathusi Aubaas, Neo Maema, Jayden Adams, Zuko Mdunyelwa, Arthur Sales, Malibongwe Khoza, Kutlwano Lethlaku

Fluminense XI: Fábio, Germán Cano, Samuel Xavier, Renê, Nonato, Jhon Arias, Agustín Canobbio, Ignácio, Juan Pablo Freytes, Hércules, Matheus Martinelli

Subs: Thiago Silva, Ganso, Manoel, Everaldo, Thiago Santos, Keno, Gabriel Fuentes, Lima, Vitor Eudes, Guga, Kevin Serna, Paulo Baya, Joaquín Lavega, Facundo Bernal, Rubén Lezcano