Fluminense will take on Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday at MetLife Stadium in a crucial FIFA Club World Cup match. Both teams come into the game after strong recent wins. Fluminense impressed with a 6-2 victory over Charleston Battery in a friendly, showing great attacking strength. Dortmund also prepared well, cruising to a 3-0 win against Holstein Kiel.
This will be Dortmund’s first appearance in the Club World Cup. Fluminense, led by Renato Gaúcho, return for their second time on this global stage. The match kicks off at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 17 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Fans across the U.S. can catch the game via live stream on DirecTV Stream and DAZN, as the match is not available on live TV.
The kickoff times in U.S. time zones are 12:00 p.m. ET, 11:00 a.m. CT, 10:00 a.m. MT, and 9:00 a.m. PT. Fluminense’s lineup is expected to rely on veteran defender Thiago Silva to lead the backline, with Juan Freytes partnering him. Midfield will be anchored by Thiago Santos, while Nonato and Matheus Martinelli will push forward. Up front, striker Everaldo will lead the attack, supported by wingers Jhon Arias and Kevin Serna.
Borussia Dortmund will adjust their defense due to injuries to Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck. Niklas Süle, Waldemar Anton, and Ramy Bensebaini are likely to form a three-man defensive line. Felix Nmecha and Marcel Sabitzer are expected to control the midfield, with Julian Brandt and Karim Adeyemi providing creativity behind striker Serhou Guirassy. Dortmund’s injured players Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck will miss the game. Both teams have no suspensions.
After this match, the FIFA Club World Cup schedule continues with several important games, including River Plate versus Urawa Red Diamonds, Ulsan Hyundai versus Mamelodi Sundowns, and Monterrey against Inter Milan on the same day. The tournament will feature matches from top clubs such as Manchester City, Real Madrid, Juventus, and PSG over the following days.
This match between Fluminense and Borussia Dortmund is expected to be a thrilling encounter. Fans can watch the live stream on DirecTV Stream or DAZN to catch all the action as both teams aim to advance in the tournament.
