Overview
- Boca Juniors and Benfica drew 2-2 in their opening Group C match at the Hard Rock Stadium, leaving both one point behind Bayern Munich.
- Bayern Munich’s 10-0 rout of Auckland City set the early pace in Group C and all but secured the German side’s top spot, with only one knockout berth up for grabs.
- Boca struggled with defensive absences after Ayrton Costa was denied a visa and Marco Pellegrino was ruled out by a muscle injury.
- Benfica forward Vangelis Pavlidis continued his prolific season but his side must rebound after a mixed domestic finish that included losses in the Primeira Liga and Taça de Portugal final.
- All matches are being streamed live on DAZN and shown on Channel 5 in the UK as FIFA evaluates prize distribution and logistical processes ahead of the 2026 World Cup.