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What to know as Dortmund, Monterrey meet in Atlanta in Club World Cup

German and Mexican clubs clash in Round of 16 matchup Tuesday.
June 29, 2025

Atlanta and Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host the second of their two Round of 16 matches in the Club World Cup when Borussia Dortmund plays Monterrey on Tuesday. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. Tickets are available.

A look at the teams:

Borussia Dortmund

Founded: 1909

Country: Germany

League (finish last season): Bundesliga (fourth, 57 points)

How qualified: FIFA ranking pathway

Club World Cup best finish: First appearance

Owner: Publicly traded

Manager: Niko Kovac

Nickname: Die Schwarzgelben (The Black and Yellow)

Colors: Black and yellow

Important trophies: UEFA Champions League (1996-97), eight Bundesliga titles

Previous Club World Cup matches: 0-0 draw with Fluminense on June 17; 4-3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns on June 21; and 1-0 win over Ulsan on June 25.

Key players in the tournament

Daniel Svensson

Serhou Guirassy

Jobe Bellingham

Felix Nmecha

Julian Brandt

Karim Ademeyi

Others to watch

Gregor Kobel

Maximilian Beier

Marcel Sabitzer

Cole Campbell

Gio Reyna

Monterrey

Founded: 1945

Country: Mexico

League (finish last season): LIGA MX (seventh in Clausura, 28 points; fifth in Apertura, 31 points)

How qualified: FIFA CONCACAF selection

Club World Cup best finish: First appearance

Owner: FEMSA

Manager: Domenec Torrent

Nickname: Los Rayados (the Striped ones)

Colors: Blue and white

Important trophies: 5 CONCACAF Champions League titles, Five LIGA MX titles

Previous Club World Cup matches: 1-1 draw with Inter Milan on June 17; 0-0 draw with River Plate on June 21; and 4-0 win over Urawa on June 25.

Key players in the tournament

Germán Berterame

Sergio Ramos

Gerardo Arteaga

Nelson Deossa

Jesus Corona

Oliver Torres

Others to watch

Fidel Ambriz

Lucas Ocampos

About the Author

Doug Roberson covers the Atlanta United and Major League Soccer.

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