CF Monterrey’s run at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup ended with a 2–1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the round of 16 at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Mexican side conceded twice in the first half before pulling one goal back after the interval but could not force extra time. Captain Sergio Ramos, 39, said the squad leaves the tournament "with heads held high," praising the quality of Liga MX and insisting "el futbol mexicano está creciendo." The former Real Madrid defender added that the outing "may be my last appearance at a World Cup," hinting his international career could soon close although he remains under contract with Monterrey through next season. Ramos’s comments come as Monterrey prepares to open the Liga MX Apertura campaign on 13 July against Pachuca, looking to build on a Club World Cup performance the Spaniard believes will accelerate the club’s—and the league’s—development.