Bayern fights for group victory: live duel against Benfica in Charlotte!
On June 24, 2025, FC Bayern Munich will play against Benfica Lisbon in Charlotte. Live on TV and stream on Sat.1 and DAZN.

Bayern fights for group victory: live duel against Benfica in Charlotte!
On June 24, 2025, the time has finally come: FC Bayern Munich will play against Benfica Lisbon in the group game of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The duel takes place in Charlotte, USA and starts at 9:00 p.m. (CET). The exciting game will not only electrify football fans in Germany, but will also attract a large international audience. The station Sat.1 will broadcast the encounter on free TV, while the live streams can be accessed free of charge both on ran.de and via the Joyn app. For real football enthusiasts, there is also the opportunity to follow the preliminary coverage from 8:15 p.m. on DAZN, which shows all 63 games of the tournament live.
A total of 32 teams from all over the world compete in eight groups in this prestigious club championship. FC Bayern has already qualified for the round of 16 and leads Group C with six points. Benfica follows closely with four points. A draw would ensure the German record champions win the group. Historically, FC Bayern have an impeccable record against Benfica in 13 meetings: ten wins and three draws in their favor. João Palhinha, FC Bayern player, sees the upcoming duel as “a very special game” and is optimistic about the confrontation comparison.
The FIFA Club World Cup at a glance
The June 15-July 13, 2025 tournament will serve as a test run for the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The prize money is comparable to a second Champions League and promises lucrative income for the participating teams. But it's not just the prize money that attracts the clubs, but also the international fame they can achieve.
Here is an overview of the groups for the 2025 Club World Cup:
| group | teams |
|---|---|
| A | Al Ahly SC (Egypt), Inter Miami CF (USA), Palmeiras (Brazil), FC Porto (Portugal) |
| b | Atlético Madrid (Spain), Botafogo RJ (Brazil), Paris Saint-Germain (France), Seattle Sounders (USA) |
| C | FC Bayern Munich (Germany), Auckland City FC (New Zealand), Benfica Lisbon (Portugal), Boca Juniors (Argentina) |
| D | Chelsea FC (England), Los Angeles FC (USA), Flamengo RJ (Brazil), Espérance de Tunis (Tunisia) |
| E | River Plate (Argentina), Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan), CF Monterrey (Mexico), Inter Milan (Italy) |
| F | Fluminense RJ (Brazil), Borussia Dortmund (Germany), Ulsan HD FC (South Korea), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) |
| G | Manchester City (England), Wydad AC (Morocco), Al Ain FC (UAE), Juventus Turin (Italy) |
| H | Real Madrid (Spain), Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia), CF Pachuca (Mexico), RB Salzburg (Austria) |
The first and second round games will take place in various cities across the United States. The first few days of the game already attract large numbers of spectators, with games in major sports metropolises such as Miami and Atlanta. The entire football world will be looking forward to the clubs' performances over the next few weeks.
One thing is clear: FC Bayern Munich has its sights firmly set on winning the group and will do everything it can to qualify for the next round again. Supporters can look forward to a thrilling night of football.
Further exciting information about the game is available fr.de, sports.yahoo.com and sueddeutsche.de to find.