Overview
- Flamengo and Bayern Munich meet for their first competitive fixture in the last-16 opener at Hard Rock Stadium, with kickoff at 4 p.m. ET and the winner advancing to face Paris Saint-Germain or Inter Miami.
- Flamengo coach Filipe Luis has restored Wesley, Jorginho and Gerson to his starting lineup while Nicolás de la Cruz remains sidelined with a knee injury.
- Vincent Kompany has reverted to his preferred XI, recalling Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala and Joshua Kimmich as Kim Min-jae continues to sit out.
- Luis says a victory would not only propel Flamengo deeper into the tournament but also redefine his players’ careers and elevate the club’s international standing.
- The expanded tournament features 32 teams, a $1 billion prize pool and matches across United States venues as part of preparations for the 2026 World Cup.