Borussia Dortmund and Ulsan Hyundai are set to lock horns for the very first time this Wednesday at TQL Stadium, as the FIFA Club World Cup rolls on with another intriguing clash.
With four points from their opening two fixtures, Dortmund find themselves sitting second in the group, just behind Fluminense. Following a rollercoaster 4-3 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns, the German side needs only a draw to punch their ticket to the next round, though a convincing win will certainly be the goal.
As for Ulsan Hyundai, their Club World Cup journey is already over. Defeats to Fluminense (4-2) and Sundowns (1-0) have seen the K League champions bow out early. Still, with pride on the line, Ulsan won't go down without a fight. Expect them to come out swinging in what’s now a battle for redemption rather than progression.
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 Borussia Dortmund vs. Ulsan Hyundai: Live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this FIFA Club World Cup match in the U.S. and Canada:
TV channel: None
Live stream: DAZN
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States and Canada. For fans who prefer to stream on the go, the tournament will also be shown live on DAZN.
All of the 63 matches throughout the tournament will be on DAZN and new users can sign up to watch every game for FREE.
Borussia Dortmund vs. Ulsan Hyundai start time
- Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET | 12:00 p.m. PT
Borussia Dortmund vs. Ulsan Hyundai will kick off at 3:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 25, from the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Borussia Dortmund vs. Ulsan Hyundai predicted lineups, team news
Borussia Dortmund are still without Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck, meaning the injury bug continues to shape their backline. As a result, the trio of Niklas Sule, Waldemar Anton, and Ramy Bensebaini is expected to shoulder the defensive duties once again in a three-man rearguard.
Pascal Groß and Felix Nmecha were the duo pulling the strings in deeper midfield during their last outing, and there's every chance the pair gets the nod to run it back midweek.
Up front, all eyes will be on new arrival Jobe Bellingham, who’s likely to be handed a license to thrill just behind frontman Serhou Guirassy.
Borussia Dortmund predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Kobel (GK) — Sule, Anton, Bensebaini — Couto, Nmecha, Gross, Svensson — Bellingham, Brandt — Guirassy.
Injured: Emre Can, Nico Schlotterbeck.
Suspended: None
Ulsan Hyundai rolled out Won-Sang Um and Erick Farias to lead the line against Fluminense, but with Um forced off early due to injury, Matias Lacava may get the green light to start in his place this time around.
In the engine room, the South Korean outfit is likely to stick with their tried-and-tested trio of Seung-beom Ko, Darijan Bojanic, and Jin-hyun Lee—each tasked with keeping the midfield ticking and holding their own in the hustle.
At the back, a mix of muscle and experience could be on display as Milosz Trojak, Young-Gwon Kim, and Woo-Young Jung all throw their hats in the ring to shield goalkeeper Hyeon-woo Jo, who’ll be hoping for a quieter night between the posts.
Ulsan Hyundai predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Jo (GK) — Trojak, Kim, Jung — Kang, Ko, Bojanic, Lee, Ludwigson — Lacava, Farias.
Injured: None.
Suspended: None.
FIFA Club World Cup fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Wednesday, June 25
- Borussia Dortmund vs. Ulsan HD (3:00 p.m.)
- Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Fluminense (3:00 p.m.)
- Inter Milan vs. River Plate (9:00 p.m.)
- Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Monterrey (9:00 p.m.)
Thursday, June 26
- Juventus vs. Man City (3:00 p.m.)
- Wydad AC vs. Al Ain (3:00 p.m.)
- Al Hilal vs. Pachuca (9:00 p.m.)
- RB Salzburg vs. Real Madrid (9:00 p.m.)