The FIFA Club World Cup heats up this week as teams in Groups E and F prepare for their second matches, with two clubs close to securing places in the last-16 knockout round.
In Group E, Argentine giants River Plate will look to build on their opening victory against Mexico’s CF Monterrey, who themselves earned a solid draw against Italian side Internazionale (Inter Milan). River Plate can confirm progression to the knockout stage if they win again.
Meanwhile, in Group F, South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns are just one win away from booking a spot in the last-16. However, they face a tough test from German powerhouse Borussia Dortmund, who have yet to score in the tournament and are desperate for their first win.
Also in Group E, Inter Milan will face Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds as both sides search for their first victories of the competition. Later in the day, Brazilian team Fluminense take on South Korea’s Ulsan Hyundai in Group F.
The matches will take place across different venues in the United States, with kick-offs scheduled as follows (local time):
– Mamelodi Sundowns vs Borussia Dortmund at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, 12:00
– Internazionale vs Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field, Seattle, 15:00
– Fluminense vs Ulsan Hyundai at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, 18:00
– River Plate vs Monterrey at Rose Bowl, Los Angeles, 21:00
The tournament showcases some of the best club teams from across the world, and the fight to reach the knockout stages is intensifying as every game counts. Nigerian football fans will be keenly watching, especially with Sundowns representing Africa in the competition.
