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How did Mamelodi Sundowns qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
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Mamelodi Sundowns will look to make history when they return to the top tier of intercontinental club football this summer at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
The South African giants are the only team from their nation to fly the flag for CAF at the event before, and they arrive at the expanded edition nine years after they last played.
In a tricky group that features some curious ties, the Bafana ba Style might see a potential pathway through to a surprise knockout round however, and they will be keen to impress.
But just how did they seal their berth for the revamped Club World Cup, set to take place across the United States between June and July this year? DAZN has all the information.
How did Mamelodi Sundowns qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
Mamelodi Sundowns are one of four CAF teams competing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and qualify as the second-best ranked eligible team in the four-year ranking.
Their performances in the CAF Champions League have helped secure their place, and they will hope to improve on a sixth-place finish from the 2016 edition.
2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Mamelodi Sundowns schedule
Mamelodi Sundowns have been drawn into Group F, alongside Borussia Dortmund (Germany), Fluminense (Brazil) and Ulsan HD (South Korea).
In order to reach the knockout stages, they must first successfully navigate this opening stage where the top two teams from each group will qualify.
Group F
| Date | KO (Local) | Fixture | Venue |
| June 15 | 6:00 p.m. EDT | Ulsan HD vs. Mamelodi Sundowns | Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando |
| June 19 | 12:00 p.m. EDT | Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Borussia Dortmund | TQL Stadium, Cincinnati |
| June 23 | 9:00 p.m. EDT | Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Fluminense | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
When is the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will begin on Saturday, June 14 when Inter Miami takes on Al Ahly FC at Hard Rock Stadium with the final scheduled for Sunday, July 13 at MetLife Stadium.
- Group Stage: Saturday, June 14 - Thursday, June 26
- Round of 16: Saturday, June 28 - Tuesday, July 1
- Quarter-finals: Friday, July 4 - Saturday, July 5
- Semi-finals: Tuesday, July 8 - Wednesday, July 9
- Final: Sunday, July 13
How many teams are playing at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
In total 32 teams will be competing at the Club World Cup with all international federations represented.
Inter Miami have also been give a place at the tournament as a result of the United States being the hosts.
| Asian Football Confederation (AFC) | Confederation of African Football (CAF) | Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) | South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) | Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) | Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) |
| Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | Al Ahly | LAFC (USA) | Boca Juniors (Argentina) | Auckland City (New Zealand) | Atletico Madrid (Spain) |
| Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia) | Esperance de Tunis | Monterrey (Mexico) | Botafogo (Brazil) | Bayern Munich (Germany) | |
| Ulsan HD (South Korea) | Mamelodi Sundowns | Pachuca (Mexico) | Flamengo (Brazil) | Benfica (Portugal) | |
| Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan | Wydad AC | Seattle Sounders (USA) | Fluminense (Brazil) | Borussia Dortmund (Germany) | |
| Inter Miami (USA)* | Palmeiras (Brazil) | Chelsea (England) | |||
| River Plate (Argentina) | Inter Milan (Italy) | ||||
| Juventus (Italy) | |||||
| Manchester City (England) | |||||
| Paris Saint-Germain (France) | |||||
| Porto (Portugal) | |||||
| Real Madrid (Spain) | |||||
| Red Bull Salzburg (Austria) |
*denotes host club
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