Bayern Munich defeats Boca Juniors and advances to the World Cup round of 16!

Bayern Munich defeats Boca Juniors and advances to the World Cup round of 16!

FC Bayern Munich took a significant step towards the Club World Cup title on June 21, 2025. The Munich team defeated Argentina's Boca Juniors 2-1 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. This match not only marked the first win for a European team against a South American opponent in tournament history, but was also the first sell-out game of the tournament, with 63,587 fans filling the stands.USA Today‚; ?> reports that previously the South American teams had an impressive record of six wins and three draws against UEFA teams.

In a hard-fought game, Harry Kane scored the first goal for Bayern in the 18th minute. However, the joy of taking the lead was dampened by Miguel Marentiel's equalizer in the 66th minute. But Bayern's victory was finally secured by Michael Olise's late strike in the 84th minute, which was his third goal of the tournament and catapulted the team straight into the round of 16. The Main Post highlights that despite Bayern's overall dominant performance, some scoring opportunities remained unused, including a goal from Olise in the 8th minute that was disallowed due to an offside position. It will now be exciting in the next game against Benfica Lisbon, where winning the group is at stake.

Group situation and outlook

After the win against Boca, Bayern Munich leads Group C with six points, followed by Benfica with four points, Boca Juniors with one point and Auckland City, who are still without a point. The next match will be decisive as to whether Bayern will face FC Chelsea or ES Tunis in the knockout mode or whether they will have to deal with Flamengo if they are unable to win the group.

The atmosphere in the stadium was heavily influenced by the passionate Boca fans, who created an impressive backdrop. Nevertheless, Bayern gave the impression that they would not allow themselves to be provoked, which was ultimately crucial to their success. FBRef adds that the event also represents a test for the venues for the upcoming World Cup and is therefore being closely monitored by FIFA.

With their first step in the World Cup, Bayern not only demonstrated their playing potential, but also put the stamp of being a serious title contender. The coming matches will show whether Bayern can maintain their form and remain in the race for the title. Football fans can be excited!