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Fluminense and Borussia Dortmund are set to lock horns this Tuesday at MetLife Stadium in a high-stakes showdown at the FIFA Club World Cup.
Fluminense come into the clash riding high after steamrolling Charleston Battery 6-2 in a recent friendly, flexing their attacking firepower. Meanwhile, Dortmund handled business in their own warm-up, cruising to a 3-0 win over Holstein Kiel.
This marks new territory for the Black and Yellow—Dortmund will be making their Club World Cup debut. For Renato Gaúcho’s Fluminense, it’s a return trip, as the Brazilian side gears up for their second dance on this global stage.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Where to watch Fluminense vs. Borussia Dortmund: Live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this FIFA Club World Cup match in the U.S.:
TV channel: N/A
Live stream: DirecTV Stream, DAZN
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the US. Streaming options are available on DirecTV Stream and DAZN.
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Fluminense vs. Borussia Dortmund start time
- Date: Tuesday, June 17
- Time: 12:00 p.m. ET | 9:00 a.m. PT
Fluminense vs. Borussia Dortmund will kick off at 12:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 17, from the MetLife Stadum, East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Jun. 17 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Jun. 17 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Jun. 17 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Jun. 17 | 9:00 a.m. |
Fluminense vs. Borussia Dortmund predicted lineups, team news
Fluminense will lean on the steady presence of veteran Thiago Silva to marshal the backline, with Juan Freytes likely to reprise his role as his defensive partner after their last outing.
In the middle of the park, Thiago Santos could anchor the midfield trio, acting as the shield in front of the defense, while Nonato and Matheus Martinelli are expected to push forward as the energetic engines in the number eight roles.
Up top, striker Everaldo looks set to lead the line, flanked by the dynamic duo of Jhon Arias and Kevin Serna, who'll be tasked with stretching the pitch and causing headaches out wide.
Fluminense predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Fabio (GK) — Xavier, Silva, Freytes, Rene — Nonato, Santos, Martinelli — Arias, Everaldo, Serna.
Injured: None.
Suspended: None.
Borussia Dortmund are expected to roll out a reshuffled backline for Tuesday’s clash, with Niklas Süle, Waldemar Anton, and Ramy Bensebaini likely forming a three-man defense as injuries keep Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck sidelined.
In the heart of midfield, Felix Nmecha and Marcel Sabitzer—who spent much of the 2024–25 campaign pulling the strings together in a double pivot—are strong bets to anchor the center of the park once again.
Further up the pitch, Julian Brandt and Karim Adeyemi could slot in just behind frontman Serhou Guirassy, providing pace, creativity, and plenty of firepower in support.
Borussia Dortmund predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Kobel (GK) — Sule, Anton, Bensebaini — Ryerson, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson — Brandt, Adeyemi — Guirassy.
Injured: Emre Can, Nico Schlotterbec.
Suspended: None.
FIFA Club World Cup fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, June 17
- Fluminense vs. Borussia Dortmund (12:00 p.m.)
- River Plate vs. Urawa Red Diamonds (3:00 p.m.)
- Ulsan Hyundai vs. Mamelodi Sundowns (6:00 p.m.)
- Monterrey vs. Inter Milan (9:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, June 18
- Man City vs. Wydad (12:00 p.m.)
- Real Madrid vs. Al Hilal (3:00 p.m.)
- Pachuca vs. Salzburg (6:00 p.m.)
- Al Ain vs. Juventus (9:00 p.m.)
Thursday, June 19
- Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly (12:00 p.m.)
- Inter Miami vs. Porto (3:00 p.m.)
- Seattle Sounders vs. Atletico Madrid (6:00 p.m.)
- PSG vs. Botafogo (9:00 p.m.)
Friday, June 20
- Benfica vs. Auckland City (12:00 p.m.)
- Flamengo vs. Chelseao (2:00 p.m.)
- LAFC vs. ES Tunis (6:00 p.m.)
- Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors (9:00 p.m.)
Saturday, June 21
- Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Bor. Dortmund (12:00 p.m.)
- Inter Milan vs. Urawa Red Diamonds (3:00 p.m.)
- Fluminense vs. Ulsan HD (6:00 p.m.)
- River Plate vs. Monterrey (9:00 p.m.)
Sunday, June 22
- Juventus vs. Wydad (12:00 p.m.)
- Real Madrid vs. Pachuca (3:00 p.m.)
- Salzburg vs. Al Hilal (6:00 p.m.)
- Man City vs. Al Ain (9:00 p.m.)
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