Looking for the kickoff of Ulsan HD's global challenge?
Here’s everything you need to know about their first match against South Africa's top club, Mamelodi Sundowns, in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
🗓 Match Schedule
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Date: June 18, 2025 (Wednesday)
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Time: 07:00 AM KST
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Venue: Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, Florida, USA
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Tournament: 2025 FIFA Club World Cup - Group Stage Matchday 1
Official venue info: Inter&Co Stadium Details
⚽ Ulsan HD Key Members
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Coach: Kim Pan-gon
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Top Players:
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Lee Chung-yong – Veteran playmaker and team leader
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Eric – Brazilian striker, 8 goals in 14 K League matches
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Um Won-sang – Speedy winger with strong finishing
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Jo Hyeon-woo – Korea’s national team goalkeeper
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Kim Young-gwon – Experienced center-back
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Milosz Trojak – New Polish defender, 191cm
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Lee Jin-hyun – Midfielder with recent scoring form
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Seo Myeong-gwan – Emerging defensive talent
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Strategy Highlights:
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Balanced mix of youth and experience
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Strong defense + counterattack
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Attack trio of Eric, Um, and Lee expected to lead the line
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⚽ Mamelodi Sundowns Overview
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Coach: Miguel Cardoso (Portugal) – Appointed in Dec 2024
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Key Players:
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Ikram Rayners – South Africa international striker with 22-17-15 goals in past 3 seasons
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Lucas Ribeiro – Brazilian attacking midfielder, 20 goals + 13 assists in 48 games (2024/25)
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Core of South African national team – 7–8 players in starting XI
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Blend of African pace and South American skills
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Team Profile:
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South African Premier League champions for 8 consecutive seasons
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Known for possession-based build-up football
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Technically gifted with fast transitions and solid defense
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More about the club: Mamelodi Sundowns Official Site
🏆 Club World Cup Background & Upcoming Fixtures
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Ulsan’s third appearance (after 2012 & 2020) – previously placed 6th
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2025 marks the first-ever 32-team Club World Cup
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Ulsan's Group Fixtures:
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vs Mamelodi Sundowns – June 18
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vs Fluminense (Brazil) – June 22
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vs Borussia Dortmund (Germany) – June 26
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Full schedule: FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Schedule
🔍 Match Summary
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Ulsan HD: Lee Chung-yong, Eric, Um Won-sang, Jo Hyeon-woo, Kim Young-gwon
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Mamelodi Sundowns: Rayners, Ribeiro, strong domestic lineup, Cardoso’s tactics
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Kickoff: June 18, 07:00 AM KST
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Location: Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando
This opening match will set the tone for the group stage.
Ulsan HD enters with confidence, aiming to make K League and Asian football proud on the global stage.