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How did Borussia Dortmund qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
Borussia Dortmund will hope to be among the surprise packages as one of the few European outsiders entering the fray this summer at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
While Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich are expected to be among the major contenders, there is less pressure on the Black and Yellow as they head to the United States.
That could prove to aid them in their quest to spring a surprise, and with a fascinating group to get through first, they will hope they can succeed in their quest.
But just how did they seal their berth for the revamped Club World Cup, set to take place across the United States between June and July this year? DAZN has all the information.
How did Borussia Dortmund qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
Borussia Dortmund are one of a dozen UEFA teams competing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and qualify as the third-best ranked eligible team in the four-year ranking.
Promising performances in Europe, including a runner-up finish in the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League, has helped bolster their record over the past few seasons.
2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Borussia Dortmund schedule
Borussia Dortmund have been drawn into Group F, alongside Fluminense (Brazil), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) and Ulsan HD (South Korea).
In order to reach the knockout stages, they must first successfully navigate this opening stage where the top two teams from each group will qualify.
Group F
| Date | KO (Local) | Fixture | Venue |
| June 14 | 8:00 p.m. EDT | Fluminense vs. Borussia Dortmund | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| June 19 | 12:00 p.m. EDT | Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Borussia Dortmund | TQL Stadium, Cincinnati |
| June 23 | 9:00 p.m. EDT | Borussia Dortmund vs. Ulsan HD | TQL Stadium, Cincinnati |
When is the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will begin on Saturday, June 14 when Inter Miami takes on Al Ahly FC at Hard Rock Stadium with the final scheduled for Sunday, July 13 at MetLife Stadium.
- Group Stage: Saturday, June 14 - Thursday, June 26
- Round of 16: Saturday, June 28 - Tuesday, July 1
- Quarter-finals: Friday, July 4 - Saturday, July 5
- Semi-finals: Tuesday, July 8 - Wednesday, July 9
- Final: Sunday, July 13
How many teams are playing at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
In total 32 teams will be competing at the Club World Cup with all international federations represented.
Inter Miami have also been give a place at the tournament as a result of the United States being the hosts.
| Asian Football Confederation (AFC) | Confederation of African Football (CAF) | Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) | South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) | Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) | Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) |
| Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | Al Ahly | LAFC (USA) | Boca Juniors (Argentina) | Auckland City (New Zealand) | Atletico Madrid (Spain) |
| Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia) | Esperance de Tunis | Monterrey (Mexico) | Botafogo (Brazil) | Bayern Munich (Germany) | |
| Ulsan HD (South Korea) | Mamelodi Sundowns | Pachuca (Mexico) | Flamengo (Brazil) | Benfica (Portugal) | |
| Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan | Wydad AC | Seattle Sounders (USA) | Fluminense (Brazil) | Borussia Dortmund (Germany) | |
| Inter Miami (USA)* | Palmeiras (Brazil) | Chelsea (England) | |||
| River Plate (Argentina) | Inter Milan (Italy) | ||||
| Juventus (Italy) | |||||
| Manchester City (England) | |||||
| Paris Saint-Germain (France) | |||||
| Porto (Portugal) | |||||
| Real Madrid (Spain) | |||||
| Red Bull Salzburg (Austria) |
*denotes host club
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