Boca Juniors’ knockout hopes alive: must rout Auckland City and bank on Benfica loss

Bayern Munich’s narrow 2-1 win over Boca Juniors in Miami secured their knockout spot, but Boca Juniors remain in contention. To advance, Boca must deliver a dominant win against Auckland City and rely on Benfica losing to Bayern, keeping Group C’s tension high.

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Boca Juniors' hopes of advancing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup hinge on a must-win match against Auckland City and a favorable result in the Bayern Munich vs. Benfica game.

After a narrow 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in Miami, Boca Juniors (0-1-1) must now rout Auckland City on Tuesday in Nashville to keep their knockout hopes alive. Meanwhile, they need Benfica to lose to Bayern in Charlotte the same day.

Bayern Munich, having already secured their knockout spot with 6 points from two wins, including a dominant 10-0 victory over Auckland City, showed their strength again with a late goal by Michael Olise in the 84th minute.

"Michael Olise’s 84th-minute goal was enough to give Bayern Munich over Boca Juniors in Miami Gardens," highlighting the tight contest.

Harry Kane was instrumental for Bayern, scoring and assisting, earning the Superior Player Of the Match award in a match played before a sell-out crowd at the Hard Rock Stadium.

Boca Juniors face a challenging path forward but remain mathematically alive in Group C, needing to capitalize on Auckland City’s struggles and hope for a Bayern slip against Benfica.

This scenario sets up a dramatic final group day with Boca Juniors fighting to keep their Club World Cup dreams alive.
Sources: Al JazeeraSportstar
Boca Juniors remain in contention at the 2025 Club World Cup, needing a decisive win over Auckland City and a Benfica loss to Bayern Munich to advance from Group C. Bayern Munich secured their knockout spot with a 2-1 victory over Boca Juniors in Miami.
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The Headline

Bayern Munich beats Boca Juniors 2-1, advances to knockouts

Key Facts
  • Bayern Munich defeated Boca Juniors 2-1 in a Group C match at the 2025 Club World Cup held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.Al JazeeraThe Guardian
  • Harry Kane scored the opening goal and assisted another, earning the Superior Player Of the Match award in Bayern's 2-1 win over Boca Juniors.The Guardian
  • Boca Juniors equalized in the 66th minute through Miguel Merentiel during the match against Bayern Munich.
  • The match was played at a sell-out Hard Rock Stadium, packed to the far reaches of the upper tiers beneath the vast steel lattice roof.The Guardian
  • Bayern Munich's 2-1 victory secured their place in the knockout stage of the 2025 Club World Cup.Al Jazeera
  • Boca Juniors still have a chance to advance if they rout Auckland City on Tuesday in Nashville and Benfica loses to Bayern the same day in Charlotte.Sportstar
Harry Kane scores for Bayern Munich against Boca Juniors during a Group C match at the 2025 Club World Cup at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
The Guardian
The Guardian
German giants Bayern Munich beat Argentina’s Boca Juniors 2-1 to seal progress at FIFA Club World Cup.
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Boca Juniors still have a chance to advance, but it would need to rout Auckland City on Tuesday in Nashville and have Benfica lose to Bayern the same day in Charlotte.
Sportstar
Sportstar
Key Stats at a Glance
Match final score
2-1
Al Jazeera
Bayern Munich group stage record and points
6 points
Al Jazeera
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Background Context

Bayern Munich's dominant 10-0 win over Auckland City

Key Facts
  • Bayern Munich opened their Group C campaign with a 10-0 rout of semi-pro Auckland City, demonstrating their dominance early in the tournament.Al Jazeera
Key Stats at a Glance
Group C opener score
10-0
Al Jazeera
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