Overview
- Auckland City, the only non-professional club in the tournament, earned its best Club World Cup result at Geodis Park on June 24.
- Boca Juniors took the lead in the 26th minute when goalkeeper Nathan Garrow inadvertently palmed a Lautaro Di Lollo header into his own net.
- Christian Gray restored parity early in the second half by heading home a corner from Jerson Lagos.
- Play was suspended for around 50 minutes due to a weather warning, but Auckland’s back five repelled sustained pressure after the restart.
- Boca finished Group C without a win and were eliminated when Benfica defeated Bayern Munich in the concurrent match.