What Are Mamelodi Sundowns Chances of Qualifying for FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16

• Mamelodi Sundowns stumbled to their first defeat at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup against Borussia Dortmund, which put their chances of qualifying to the next round into doubt
• The Premier Soccer League giants will face Brazilian side Fluminense in their last group game, and need a win to secure a place in the Round of 16
• Sport journalist and football analyst, Uche Anuma, in an exclusive interview with Briefly News dropped his suggestion about the Pretoria giants' chances of booking a place in the knockout phase

Mamelodi Sundowns have played two matches at the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup and have won one and lost one so far.

The Brazilians won their first group game against Ulsan Hyundai, before losing narrowly to Borussia Dortmund in their second fixture over the weekend.

Miguel Cardoso’s side are on three points and are third in the standings in Group F. They need a win against Fluminense to secure a place in the next round.

What are Sundowns' chances?

In an interview with Briefly News, Uche Anuma discussed Sundowns' chances of securing a place in the next round.

The Brazilians have been impressive since the start of the competition, and have been one of the better team from Africa in the competition this far.

“Mamelodi Sundowns have made Africa proud so far in the tournament, but they are in a difficult position in their group at this point,” he said.

“They still have a big chance of qualifying for the next round if they put in the same energy they did against Dortmund.

“The chances are low, to be realistic, and on paper, Fluminense and Borussia Dortmund are favourites to qualify from Group F as they both need one point to secure their place.

“Dortmund are almost certain to get all three points against Ulsan HD, which has now condemned Sundowns to get a win against Fluminense at all costs if they want to qualify.”

Anuma also explained why Mamelodi Sundowns should be proud of what they've done at the competition even if they fail to qualify for the next round.

"Mamelodi Sundowns should hold their head up high even if they fail to qualify for the next round," he added.

"They gave Dortmund a good fight and were impressive against Ulsan HD. The match against Fluminense would be decisive and I am sure they will put up another good performance against them going by what they've done so far in the competition.

"I am looking forward to seeing them make it to the CAF Champions League final next season, if they continue with this performance and retain Miguel Cardoso alongside his technical crew."

Ronwen Williams opens up on his error against Dortmund

Briefly News earlier reported that Ronwen Williams explained what led to his costly mistake against Borussia Dortmund in their second group game at the FIFA Club World Cup.

The South African goalkeeper's error led to the German Bundesliga side's equaliser few minutes after the Brazilians took the lead.

Source: Briefly News