Borussia Dortmund officially announces Ulsan and qualifies for the 2025 Club World Cup final
Borussia Dortmund have officially secured their spot in the ROUND OF 16 at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after defeating Ulsan HD 1–0. Here's the full breakdown:
✅ Dortmund Defeat Ulsan to Top Group F
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Match Result: 1–0 win over Ulsan HD at Cincinnati’s TQL Stadium held them at the top of Group F (reuters.com).
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Goal: Daniel Svensson scored in the 36th minute after a precise assist from Jobe Bellingham (welt.de).
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Environment: Played in sweltering 35°C heat, with only 8,239 fans in attendance—including U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and FIFA President Gianni Infantino (welt.de).
🌍 Group F Standings & Path Forward
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Dortmund finished Group F with 7 points (2 wins, 1 draw), finishing ahead of Fluminense, who advanced as runners-up (reuters.com).
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Ulsan HD, despite strong defense, exited the tournament with zero points and no goals scored (reuters.com).
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Dortmund’s next test: a Round of 16 clash in Atlanta on July 1, facing one of Group E’s runners-up (Inter Milan, River Plate, or Monterrey) (reuters.com).
🎯 Key Performance Notes
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Dortmund dominated early possession with 28 shots total, though Ulsan’s keeper Jo Hyeon-Woo made several standout saves (flashscore.com).
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Jobe Bellingham highlighted Dortmund’s energy and control, continuing to impress under manager Niko Kovač (bild.de).
🏁 Summary
Borussia Dortmund emerged top of Group F with a well-earned 1–0 victory over Ulsan HD. They now progress to the round of 16, maintaining momentum and avoiding elimination. Their next showdown comes on July 1 in Atlanta—stay tuned for updates and previews.