Overview
- Bayern Munich opened the tournament with a 10-0 rout of Auckland City and seeks a second victory to clinch early qualification.
- Boca Juniors drew 2-2 with Benfica amid three red cards and have transformed Miami into a ‘La Bombonera’ atmosphere with Maradona flags and chants.
- Paris Saint-Germain suffered a 1-0 upset to Botafogo in Pasadena as Igor Jesus’s deflected shot proved decisive.
- Lionel Messi delivered Inter Miami’s first win with a brilliant free kick in a 2-1 victory over FC Porto, positioning Miami for the knockout stage.
- Atlético Madrid responded to their opening defeat by beating Seattle Sounders 3-1 with a Pablo Barrios brace, while Palmeiras overcame a nearly hour-long thunderstorm delay to win 2-0 over Al-Ahly.