Jobe Bellingham Scores and Shines as Dortmund Defeat Mamelodi Sundowns

Jobe Bellingham shone in Borussia Dortmund’s 4-3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. He scored his first goal for the club and earned the Man of the Match award.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Bellingham started for Dortmund and scored the team’s third goal before half-time. This helped Dortmund take control against South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns. The match in Cincinnati was the highest-scoring game of the tournament. Bellingham’s performance stood out, and he was named ‘Superior Player of the Match.’ After the match, he said, “The goal is a nice bonus. I’m happy that we won, but there are still many things to improve, both for me personally and for the team.”

BELLINGHAM BROTHERS MAKE HISTORY

Jobe’s debut goal and star performance mirrored his brother Jude, who also played for Dortmund before moving to Real Madrid. Both brothers are playing in this summer’s Club World Cup. Jude’s Real Madrid is among the tournament favorites despite a slow start. Jobe joined Dortmund from Sunderland in a £27 million deal and has quickly impressed. This is seen as a positive for both the club and English football fans looking ahead to the 2026 World Cup.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR DORTMUND?

Dortmund bounced back from a goalless draw in their first match against Fluminense and now lead their group in the Club World Cup. They need to keep the momentum going to reach the next round. Their next game will be key to securing a semi-final spot, with Fluminense close behind. Bellingham’s form will be important as Dortmund try to win international honors after being runners-up in last season’s Champions League.