Fluminense delivered a statement of intent at the FIFA Club World Cup with a thrilling 4-2 victory over South Korea’s Ulsan Hyundai, in a pulsating Group F encounter that saw the net bulge six times.

The Brazilian side drew first blood early on, but Ulsan Hyundai showed resilience, turning the match on its head with two goals before half-time. However, it was the experienced squad from Rio de Janeiro who had the final word. A second-half equaliser brought the game level at 2-2, and late strikes from John Kennedy (Freitas) and Keno sealed a dramatic win for Fluminense.

With this victory, Fluminense leapfrogs Borussia Dortmund to top Group F on four points, setting up a decisive final group match. For Ulsan Hyundai, the dream ends early — bottom of the group and mathematically out of contention for the knockout rounds.

2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Fluminense - Ulsan Hyundai FC 4:2 (1:2)
Goals: Arias J., 27 (1:0); Lee Jin-hyun, 37 (1:1); Um Won-sang, 45 (1:2); Nonato, 66 (2:2); Freytes, 83 (3:2); Keno, 90 (4:2)

Fluminense: Fábio; Thiago Silva; Fuentes G.; Freytes; Guga (Samuel Xavier, 86); Hercules; Martinelli Matheus (Nonato, 59); Ganso (Everaldo, 46); Arias J.; Serna (Keno, 59); Cano (Bernal, 86)
Bench: Eudes; Ignácio; Renê R.; Manoel; Thiago Santos; Canobbio; Lezcano; Lavega; Lima; Paulo Baya
Yellow Cards: Keno 90

Ulsan Hyundai FC: Jo Hyeon-woo; Kang Sang-woo (Choi Seok-Hyun, 63); Kim Young-gwon; Lee Jae-ik (Jung Woo-young, 85); Trojak; Bojanic (Lee Chung-yong, 85); Ko Seung-beom (Heo Yool, 85); Um Won-sang (Lacava, 75); Lee Jin-hyun; Ludwigson; Erick
Bench: Moon Jung-in; Kang Min-woo; Park Min-seo; Kim Minwoo; Kim Min-hyuk; Yoon Jae-seok; Lee Hui-gyun; Cariello