Overview
- Daniel Svensson’s 36th-minute strike earned Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 victory over Ulsan HD to finish atop Group F at the Club World Cup
- A simultaneous 0-0 draw between Fluminense and Mamelodi Sundowns confirmed Dortmund’s advancement and boosted their tournament earnings to around $40 million
- The match unfolded in 35 °C heat before 8,239 spectators, including US Vice-President J.D. Vance and FIFA President Gianni Infantino under heightened security
- Captain Julian Brandt is managing a scaphoid fracture sustained earlier in the tournament and faces further assessment before the knockout stage
- Germany’s U21 team reached the European Championship final in Bratislava and will face England on Saturday