Overview

• Costa was denied entry to the United States after a US Embassy refusal linked to a 2018 attempted robbery case and related legal matters.
• Boca Juniors confirmed the 25-year-old centre-back will miss the tournament following two unsuccessful visa applications.
• Thirty-five-year-old Marcos Rojo, who rejoined Boca in January after spells with Manchester United and Royal Antwerp, is set to fill the defensive gap.
• Boca will face Benfica, Bayern Munich and Auckland City in Group C of the expanded 32-team Club World Cup in Miami.
• The revamped tournament, featuring a $1 billion prize fund, kicks off Saturday with Boca’s opener against Benfica.