Mamelodi Sundowns v Fluminense: Team news, kick-off time

Mamelodi Sundowns takes on Fluminense in their final group F encounter at the FIFA Club World Cup.

Mamelodi Sundowns have it all to play for when they face Fluminense on Wednesday evening.

History beckons for The Brazilians…

SUNDOWNS VS FLUMINENSE – KICK OFF DETAILS

Sundowns take on Fluminense on Wednesday, 25 June 2025.

Kick off is at 21:00 (SA Time).

It’s a battle of ‘The Brazilians’ with millions up for grabs.

TEAM NEWS

There are no major injury set backs to report on.

Meaning, Miguel Cardoso has a fully fit squad to choose from. So, there are expected to be little to no changes to the Sundowns team that lost 4-3 to German giants, Borussia Dortmund.

The biggest talking point will be Ronwen Williams. Thereafter, Lebo Mothiba. Williams blunder cost Sundowns a goal against Dortmund. Whilst, Mothiba has been very good off the bench. Thus, causig Cardoso to consider benching Williams and to start Mothiba.

However, I expect Cardoso to keep faith in Bafana Bafana captain, Williams. Meanwhile, Iqraam Rayners has been to go to be dropped. Therefore, expect a similiar line-up to the one that took on Dortmund.

MILLIONS UP FOR GRABS AS HISTORY BECKONS

The winner of this match will earn a staggering R35 million.

So, if Sundowns win they will add R35 million to the R205 million they have already made at the FIFA CWC in the USA. This is because they received a R170 million participation fee for qualifying. Thereafter, they went on to beat Uldan FC 1-0 to add another R35 million to their tournament earnings.

Ultimately, Sundowns have to win to qualify for the Round of 16.

However, it must be noted that they would still take home R20 million in the unfortunate event of a draw.