When and where?

The second Group F clash of the day at the Club World Cup pits Mamelodi Sundowns against Fluminense. The match will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, with English referee Anthony Taylor officiating. Kickoff is set for Tuesday at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT.

Mamelodi Sundowns Preview

The South African side arrives with 3 points after a 1-0 win over Ulsan Hyundai and a narrow 4-3 loss to Borussia Dortmund. They sit third in the group and know that only a win will keep their knockout hopes alive.

What Mamelodi Sundowns need

It’s win or go home. A victory would see the Sundowns draw level with Fluminense on points and advance based on the head-to-head tiebreaker, which is the determining factor at this stage.

Fluminense Preview

Flu lead the group with 4 points, following a 0-0 draw with Borussia Dortmund and a 4-2 win over Ulsan Hyundai. Fernando Diniz’s men are in control of their fate and arrive full of confidence.

What Fluminense need

A draw is enough to send Fluminense into the Round of 16. A win would also secure the top spot in the group, while a draw would leave their final position dependent on Dortmund’s result.

The Final Word

It’s do-or-die for Mamelodi Sundowns, while Fluminense have the safety net of a draw. The winner of Group F will go on to face the runner-up of Group E—likely to be River Plate or Inter Milan—in what promises to be a high-stakes knockout battle.