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2025 FIFA CWC Guide: All You Need to Know About Group C & D
Rana Atef On June 15, the highly anticipated 2025 FIFA Club World Cup kicked off in the USA. This edition is the first one to include a 32-team. The opening game was between Egypt's Al Ahly and USA's Inter Miami. SEE News will introduce you to readers with various articles and facts about the tournament, which is running between June 15 and July 13. This feature introduces all you need to know about the tournament's Group C and D. Group C Group C features Bayern Munich from Germany, Benfica from Portugal, Boca Juniors from Argentina, and Auckland City from New Zealand. Bayern Munich Bayern Munich are perennial contenders in European and global football, having won 6 UEFA Champions League titles. Known for their high-pressing, attacking style, Bayern are favorites to top this group. With a squad full of international stars and depth, they're a powerhouse at this level. Top players include Joshua Kimmich, Leroy Sané, and Kingsley Coman, all capable of making decisive contributions in key moments. Benfica Benfica are one of Portugal's most successful and historic clubs, having consistently performed well in European competitions. Their mix of youth and experience, along with a tactical approach, makes them a strong contender in Group C. Top players include Darwin Núñez, Enzo Fernández, and Alex Grimaldo, who will look to lead the charge for Benfica as they attempt to upset the big clubs in this group. Boca Juniors Boca Juniors are one of South America's most iconic teams, boasting a record number of Copa Libertadores titles. Known for their passionate play and rock-solid defense, Boca are always a team to watch in international competitions. Top players include Darío Benedetto, Carlos Tevez, and Jorman Campuzano, who bring both experience and grit to the squad. They will look to disrupt their more favored opponents. Auckland City Auckland City are the dominant force in Oceania, regularly winning the OFC Champions League. While they enter this group as underdogs, their strong team ethic and tactical discipline can be key in challenging the bigger clubs in Group C. Top players include Dylan Manickum, Adam Mitchell, and Niko Kirwan, who provide leadership and technical skill. Auckland will aim to cause some surprises in this challenging group. Group D: Group D features Flamengo from Brazil, Chelsea from England, LAFC from the United States, and ES Tunis from Tunisia. Flamengo Flamengo, one of Brazil's most prestigious clubs, are the current Copa Libertadores champions. Known for their attacking football and flair, they will be one of the strongest teams in Group D, aiming to showcase South American dominance. Top players include Gabigol, Everton Ribeiro, and Arrascaeta, all capable of lighting up the competition with their attacking brilliance and creativity. Chelsea Chelsea are one of the most successful clubs in England and Europe, with multiple Premier League and Champions League titles. With a squad full of top-tier international players, they will be aiming for global supremacy in the Club World Cup. Top players include Enzo Fernández, Raheem Sterling, and Thiago Silva, who bring experience, defensive solidity, and attacking flair to the team. LAFC LAFC have become a dominant force in Major League Soccer, having won the MLS Cup and the Supporters' Shield in recent years. Their fast, high-pressing style is a threat to any team, and they'll be looking to make a big impact on the world stage. Top players include Carlos Vela, Gareth Bale, and Diego Rossi, all capable of breaking down defenses with their pace, vision, and goalscoring abilities. ES Tunis ES Tunis are the most successful club in Tunisia and one of the most successful in Africa. Known for their strong defense and tactical discipline, they will look to compete hard against the global heavyweights in this group. 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How did Bayern Munich win 10-0 at the Club World Cup? Their opponents were amateurs
Frome the left, Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich, Harry Kane and Thomas Muller reacts after a goal during the Club World Cup group C soccer match between Bayern Munich and Auckland City in Cincinnati, Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, had billed the Club World Cup as "THE BEST v THE BEST," as the "the 32 best club teams in the world," and the "pinnacle" of soccer. But on the second day of this novel tournament, in the second game, their pitch unraveled when the sixth best team met No. 5,074. Bayern Munich smashed Auckland City, 10-0, and bemused viewers wondered: Huh? How? Advertisement Well, because Bayern Munich is the perennial champion of Germany, and Auckland City is an amateur team. Yes, an amateur team. On one side, there was Harry Kane and $465 million worth of talent. On the other, there was Conor Tracey, goalkeeper by night, supervisor at a veterinary supply warehouse by day. On one side, there were World Cup winners. On the other, there were everyday New Zealanders who work everyday jobs, and had to take leave — some paid, some unpaid — to come play in a soccer tournament. There was Dylan Manickum, a 32-year-old construction site engineer; and Michael Den Heijer, a program coordinator at a youth-focused non-profit. There were barbers and real estate agents, personal fitness coaches and students. There was Angus Kilkolly, a regional manager for a tool company; and Jordan Vale, a schoolteacher; and Haris Zeb, a delivery guy. Advertisement "This week, I'm waking up to load the car with parcels, knocking on doors, dogs are barking mad and chasing me down driveways," Zeb told last month. "And next month I'm playing Bayern Munich. It's like I'm leading a double life!" Collectively, their flights to the U.S. for this inaugural Club World Cup cost about twice as much as Auckland City's annual revenue. Bayern's squad, on the other hand, per Transfermarkt, is worth more than $1 billion. So of course the German giants turned Sunday's game into a stroll and a blowout. Of course Jamal Musiala (price tag: $161 million) scored a hat trick after entering as a substitute in the 61st minute. Advertisement This was, quite possibly, one of the biggest mismatches in men's club soccer history. Why is amateur Auckland City in the Club World Cup? Auckland City are actually veterans of the Club World Cup — the former seven-team version, pre-expansion — because they are, by far, the most powerful club affiliated with Oceania. Over the past two decades, they've won the region's Champions League 13 times. But there are caveats. In New Zealand, where rugby is king, the few legitimate professional clubs compete in Australia's A-League. Those clubs — Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC — are therefore ineligible for the Oceania Champions League. Advertisement And the Champions League was the natural route to this Club World Cup — which, to fulfill its pledge of "making football truly global," needed representation from every continent. FIFA, of course, weighted that representation. It gave 12 spots to Europe, and six to South America, and four each to Asia, Africa and North/Central America. Oceania, though, got one guaranteed spot — and Auckland City easily claimed it. Domestically, and when they fly to Champions League games throughout the South Pacific, the so-called Navy Blues are giants themselves. They control the ball and dominate games. Although they are amateurs or semi-pros, many of them were and are talented players who competed at colleges or elite youth clubs. But they were no match for Bayern Munich. Advertisement Their unsurprising inferiority made for an uncomfortable watch, and an extremely awkward two hours for DAZN's commentators. "I'm almost hoping it doesn't get to double figures," color commentator Steve McManaman said late in the second half. Alas, it did — thanks to Thomas Muller, who capped the afternoon in Cincinnati with his 250th goal for Bayern. Auckland City's other two games in Group C will be against Argentine giant Boca Juniors and Portugal's Benfica.
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Bayern Munich has signed Tom Bischof, but where exactly will he play?
Bayern Munich has been linked to Tom Bischof since his days in Hoffenheim's youth setup, and his transfer to Bayern Munich was announced six months ago. Despite not yet having played a match for Bayern, many fans are already quite familiar with the player. Once touted as the next big attacking midfielder in German football, questions were raised as to how Bischof might one day fit in at Bayern Munich with the likes of Jamal Musiala vying for the same position. At the time, Thomas Müller was also seen as an obstacle to get past if a player in that position was to find his way into the starting eleven. Advertisement Given time, the Bischof positional problem seems to have solved itself. As captured by @iMiaSanMia, Bischof shared his positional journey over the years, saying: 'I used to play in a more attacking position. Now, at [the] professional level, playing at #6 and #8 has been very beneficial for me. I feel comfortable everywhere centrally. But I see myself at #6 and #8.' So, problem solved, right? Well, not exactly. Bayern Munich isn't short of quality options in the #6 or #8 roles either, with Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Aleksandar Pavlović, João Palhinha, Konrad Laimer, and even Raphaël Guerreiro having occupied at least one of those roles in recent years. Fans have even seen players like Ryan Gravenberch and Angelo Stiller move on due to a lack of first-team minutes. If Bischof wants any serious playing time next season, he's going to have to really impress Vincent Kompany and the coaching staff at Bayern Munich. More from
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Joshua Kimmich becomes first Bayern Munich player to break silence on Florian Wirtz to Liverpool
Joshua Kimmich has admitted that Bayern Munich are in desperate need of attacking reinforcements as the German giants reel from missing out on Florian Wirtz to Liverpool. On Friday, the Reds struck an agreement that could be worth a British record £116million for Bayer Leverkusen attacker Wirtz. Advertisement Bundesliga champions Bayern had initially been considered front-runners to sign Wirtz, only for Arne Slot and Liverpool to convince the 22-year-old to move to Merseyside. Wirtz informed the Reds of his decision in May, paving the way for Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes to thrash out an agreement with Leverkusen counterpart Simon Rolfes, with Bayern - who had been confident of striking a deal themselves - disappointed. READ MORE: Liverpool braced for Andy Robertson transfer bid as Atletico Madrid consider move READ MORE: Liverpool goalkeeper set to complete Ajax transfer after signing new contract Advertisement It leaves Bayern on the lookout for recruits with club legend Thomas Muller released and winger Leroy Sane choosing not to renew his contract and instead sign for Turkish giants Galatasaray. And with Vincent Kompany's side competing in FIFA's new Club World Cup competition in the United States, Kimmich believes big name exits and Wirtz's decision leave Bayern light in attack. "You'll have to ask the club what their plans are," he said. "Of course, you have the feeling that we could do something – with Flo (Wirtz) not coming, with Leroy leaving, with Thomas leaving. 'I was surprised that he (Sane) is going to Turkey. I didn't expect that. But it's his decision and he'll have his reasons for it.' Advertisement Kompany wouldn't be drawn on transfers but sporting director Max Eberl previously made no secret of Bayern's disappointment at missing out on Wirtz and the need to spend in the transfer market. He said: "I am sure that we will have a competitive team - and that we will also have the finances under control." And on Wirtz, he added: ""If I'm honest, I don't know if we could have paid what Liverpool are apparently paying now. "Florian Wirtz is an outstanding player. We could have imagined signing him. But when a door closes, another opens. "The focus is on the squad we have here. We've brought along some young players, and now we've added two Germany internationals in Tom Bischof and Jonathan Tah, who have come in on free transfers. That's already a big step. 'We have a clear plan on how we want to implement things. But there's still a lot to do. I'm certain we will have a very strong squad."
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12-06-2025
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Leroy Sané in Istanbul for Galatasaray talks as Bayern contract expires
ISTANBUL (AP) — Germany winger Leroy Sané is in Turkey for talks with Galatasaray about signing as a free agent when his Bayern Munich contract expires. The Turkish league champion confirmed on social media late Wednesday that Sané had arrived in Istanbul for negotiations. Advertisement Sané is set to leave Bayern when his contract expires at the end of the month after talks on a possible extension dragged on through the season without a resolution, even as Bayern reached agreements on new contracts with teammates like Jamal Musiala and Joshua Kimmich. That will end a five-year stay with Bayern, which signed Sané in 2020 for a reported fee of just under 50 million euros (then $56.3 million) after a lengthy pursuit of the then-Manchester City player. During his time in Munich, he's won the Bundesliga four times, but has faced criticism in recent seasons for a perceived lack of consistency, especially in European games. Sané scored 13 times in 45 games across all competitions for Bayern this season but only one of those goals came in the Champions League. ___ AP soccer: The Associated Press
