Overview

• Bayern Munich opened their campaign with a 10-0 rout of Auckland City in which Jamal Musiala scored a hat-trick and are expected to retain a similar starting XI in attack.
• Boca Juniors drew 2-2 with Benfica despite leading 2-0 but saw Ander Herrera and Nicolas Figal sent off and subsequently suspended for four matches, prompting an appeal to FIFA.
• A win on June 20 at Hard Rock Stadium will guarantee Bayern a place in the last 16, while Boca must secure victory to draw level on points and keep their knockout hopes alive.
• The match is one of 12 fixtures across the United States serving as a test run for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the group stages leading into knockout rounds starting June 28.
• Tournament organizers have allocated a $1 billion prize pool, with the champions poised to earn up to $125 million, highlighting the financial significance of each result.