What is the biggest win margin in Club World Cup history?
Bayern Munich is on track to break the record for the biggest win in Club World Cup history as it leads Auckland City FC 6-0 at halftime in their Group C match at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday.
If the scores stay the same, the Bavarians will break the record held by Saudi club Al Hilal, which beat UAE club Al Jazira 6-1 in 2021.
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Both Bayern and Auckland secured their participation at the tournament via the ranking pathway following consistently impressive showings over the four-year cycle from 2021 to 2024.
BIGGEST WINS IN CLUB WORLD CUP HISTORY
Bayern Munich 6-0 Auckland City FC* (2025)
Al Hilal 6-1 Al Jazira (2021)
Esperance 6-2 Al Sadd (2019)
Monterrey 5-1 Al Ahly (2013)
Santos 0-4 Barcelona (2011)
Manchester City 4-0 Fluminense (2023)
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