Bavaria fights for group victory: live duel against Benfica in Charlotte!
Bavaria fights for group victory: live duel against Benfica in Charlotte!
On June 24, 2025, the time has finally come: FC Bayern Munich is moving out against Benfica Lisbon for the group game of the FIFA Club World Championship 2025. The duel takes place in Charlotte American and starts at 9:00 p.m. (CET). The exciting game will not only electrify football fans in Germany, but also attract a large international viewer. The broadcaster Sat.1 broadcasts the encounter on free TV, while the live streams are available free of charge on both ran.de and via the Joyn app. For real football enthusiasts, there is also the possibility to pursue the preliminary appearance from 8:15 p.m. on DAZN, which shows all 63 games of the tournament live.
In this prestigious club championship, a total of 32 teams from all over the world compete in eight groups. FC Bayern has already qualified for the round of 16 and leads Group C with six points. Benfica follows close with four points. A tie would secure the group victory for the German record champions. Historically, FC Bayern against Benfica in 13 meetings has to show a flawless record: ten wins and three draws in their favor. João Palhinha, player of FC Bayern, sees the upcoming duel as "a very special game" and looks optimistic about the comparison of confrontation.
The FIFA Club World Championship at a glance
The tournament from June 15 to July 13, 2025 serves as a test run for the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in the USA, Mexico and Canada. The prize money is comparable to a second Champions League and promise lucrative income for the participating teams. But not only the prize money attracts the clubs, but also the international fame they can reach.
Here is an overview of the groups of the 2025 club World Cup:
| Group | teams |
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| 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 Sunders (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 | Fluminenense RJ (Brazil), Borussia Dortmund (Germany), Ulsan HD FC (South Korea), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) |
| g | Manchester City (England), Wydad AC (Morocco), Al Ain FC (VAE), Juventus Turin (Italy) |
| h | Real Madrid (Spain), Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia), CF Pachuca (Mexico), RB Salzburg (Austria) |
The games of the first and second rounds take place in various cities over the USA. Many spectators are already attracting the first days of play, with games in large sports metropolises such as Miami and Atlanta. The whole football world will look forward to the performance of the clubs in the next few weeks.
One is clear: FC Bayern Munich has a firm eye on the group victory and will do everything possible to qualify again for the next round. The followers can look forward to a gripping football night.
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| Ort | Charlotte, USA |
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