Fluminense vs. Borussia Dortmund to a 0-0 draw FIFA CLUB WOULD CUP 2025™
MetLife Stadium, NJ (June 17, 2025) — Fluminense held Borussia Dortmund to a 0-0 draw in their Group F Club World Cup opener in New Jersey on Tuesday with 34,736 people, tournament includes players from 81 countries playing on teams from 20, which FIFA says is the “most inclusive competition” in its history.
Fluminense were firmly in control against Dortmund in the first half, but the Bundesliga side’s goalkeeper Gregor Kobel produced a handful of superb saves to frustrate the Brazilian team in front of a crowd mostly in their favour.
After Dortmund struggled to get a foothold in the match with no shots on goal in the first half, Kobel did his part with a remarkable double-save midway through the second half and frantic late efforts from both sides went unrewarded.
New Dortmund arrival Jobe Bellingham, the younger brother of Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham, made his first appearance for the club as a 60th minute substitute.
The German club qualified for the Club World Cup with a top-four finish in the Bundesliga, while Fluminense qualified as the 2023 Copa Libertadores champion.
Fluminense played more aggressively, with a 14-7 advantage in shots. Dortmund held the possession advantage at 54.5%.
Dortmund will next play South African club Mamelodi Sundowns in Cincinnati, while Fluminense will return to MetLife to face Ulsan HD of South Korea on Saturday
