Day 8 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup delivered breathtaking drama, comeback victories, and historic moments that shook the group stage rankings across four venues.
Borussia Dortmund 4–3 Mamelodi Sundowns
Group F
A seven-goal thriller in Ohio marked one of the tournament’s standout matches. Jobe Bellingham, scoring his debut goal and named Man of the Match, opened the scoring in surreal fashion under sweltering heat.
This game was the most discussed game on social media as the South African warriors provided a strong performance.
🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨— رسمياً :
جوب بيلينغهام رجل مباراة بوروسيا دورتموند ضد صن داونز 🌟 pic.twitter.com/JarlFUCC7X
— محمد بن شايع 🥈💙 (@Alshaya1M) June 21, 2025
بهدفه في شباك ماميلودي صن داونز في كأس العالم للاندية ..
القناص الدولي الغيني " سيرهو جيراسي " 🇬🇳 لاعب بروسيا دورتموند الألماني هذا الموسم :
47 مباراة 🏟️
44 مساهمة تهديفية 🤯
35 هدف 🥅
9 أسيست 🎯
ماكينة تهديفية علي الأراضي الأوروبية .. 🚀 pic.twitter.com/2aod0bcVLi
— Top African Football (@african_f) June 22, 2025
Sundowns kept pace with three goals, but Dortmund sealed it late to grab a vital win and momentum in their group.
Inter Milan 2–1 Urawa Red Diamonds
Group E
Inter Milan secured their first victory of the competition, overturning an early deficit from Urawa.
With this result, the Japanese team are eliminated from the tournament.
الهدف الاول فريق اوراوا الياباني ضد انتر ميلان الايطالي 0/1💪💪 pic.twitter.com/1gdKeQ3Lvy
— Hashem هشام عيد Eid (@Eidhashem7) June 22, 2025
Fluminense 4–2 Ulsan Hyundai
Group F
Fluminense hit back from behind to clinch a win over Ulsan Hyundai, grabbing their first tournament three points.
The eight-goal affair showcased Brazilian resilience and reshuffled Group F’s standings.
River Plate 0–0 Monterrey
Group E
Both sides settled for a goalless draw in Pasadena. Monterrey’s goalkeeper Esteban Andrada stood tall with several key saves, while River Plate finished with ten men after Kevin Castaño’s red card.
Sergio Ramos. Header. Iconic. ✈️ pic.twitter.com/ZYr10Dvn7U
— B/R Football (@brfootball) June 18, 2025
The stalemate leaves both clubs tied on four points, intensifying the battle for qualification.