The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is set to be a ground-breaking tournament, featuring an expanded format of 32 teams competing across the United States from June 14 to July 13. Among the highly anticipated matches is the Group C clash between German powerhouse Bayern Munich and Argentinian giants Boca Juniors. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to watch this exciting fixture and follow the tournament.
Tournament Format and Key Dates
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 marks the first edition of the expanded format, mirroring the FIFA World Cup structure. Thirty-two teams are divided into eight groups of four, with each team playing three matches in a round-robin format. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage, which includes the round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final.
The key dates for the tournament are:
- Group Stage: June 14 - June 26
- Round of 16: June 28 - July 1
- Quarter-finals: July 4 - July 5
- Semi-finals: July 8 - July 9
- Final: July 13
Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors: How to Watch
Bayern Munich and Boca Juniors are drawn into Group C alongside Auckland City and Benfica. Their match is scheduled for June 21st.
- Global Streaming: DAZN holds the global rights to stream all 63 matches of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 live and for free. This landmark agreement ensures that fans worldwide can access the tournament.
- United States: In the US, TNT, TBS, and truTV will broadcast select games, including the final, in addition to DAZN's coverage. Live streaming services that carry TNT, TBS, and truTV, such as YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, and fuboTV, will also offer options to watch the game. MAX can be used to stream games on those channels.
- United Kingdom: Coverage of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will be available on DAZN and Channel 5.
- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport has acquired the broadcast rights for Sub-Saharan Africa, offering live coverage of all 63 matches on their channels.
- Inflight and Cruise Markets: IMG has secured the rights to broadcast the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on Sport 24, available on airlines and cruise ships, through a sublicensing deal with DAZN.
Confirmed Squads
While official lineups can change, here are the announced squads:
- Bayern Munich: The Bayern Munich squad features a mix of seasoned veterans and promising young talents. Key players include goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, defenders Dayot Upamecano and Minjae Kim, midfielders Joshua Kimmich and Jamal Musiala, and forwards Harry Kane and Leroy Sané. New signings Jonathan Tah and Tom Bischof have also been included.
- Boca Juniors: Boca Juniors' squad includes goalkeepers Leandro Brey and Sergio Romero, defenders Ayrton Costa and Nicolas Figal, midfielders Kevin Zenon and Tomas Belmonte, and forwards Edinson Cavani and Miguel Merentiel.
Additional Information
- The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will be held across 12 venues in 11 cities in the United States.
- The tournament winner will receive a substantial prize money, with FIFA setting aside almost £100m for the champions.
- The expanded format aims to increase the competition's global appeal, bringing together top clubs from various confederations.
With the game freely available on DAZN and other platforms, fans around the world can easily tune in to witness Bayern Munich and Boca Juniors clash in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
