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Bayern Munich Seek Knockout Qualification Against Boca Juniors

Victory in Friday’s match would guarantee Bayern a spot in the last 16 with a group game remaining

Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group C - Bayern Munich v Boca Juniors - Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 20, 2025 Bayern Munich's Michael Olise scores their second goal REUTERS/Marco Bello
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group C - Bayern Munich v Boca Juniors - Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 20, 2025 Boca Juniors' Agustin Marchesin in action with Bayern Munich's Harry Kane REUTERS/Marco Bello
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group C - Bayern Munich v Boca Juniors - Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 20, 2025 Bayern Munich's Harry Kane and teammates applaud fans after the match REUTERS/Hannah Mckay
Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise (17) celebrates after scoring Friday.

Overview

  • Bayern opened their Group C campaign with a 10-0 rout of Auckland City and can clinch a last-16 berth with a win over Boca Juniors
  • Boca Juniors drew 2-2 with Benfica in their opener and will be without Ander Herrera and Nicolás Figal after red-card suspensions
  • England captain Harry Kane warned of a heated, physical contest and credited Boca’s passionate fanbase for raising the intensity
  • Bayern head into the game as heavy favorites with odds around –300 compared to Boca’s +800 underdog status
  • Thousands of Boca supporters have flocked to Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium for the expanded 32-team tournament, creating a charged atmosphere