FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Bayern Munich Beat Boca Juniors 2-1 To Enter Knockout Phase

Bayern Munich booked their place in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 knockout stage with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Boca Juniors at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Harry Kane opened the scoring in the 18th minute, but Boca hit back in the second half through Miguel Merentiel, who finished smartly after beating two defenders. Just when it looked like the match would end in a draw, Michael Olise scored in the 84th minute from a Kane assist to secure the win. With this result, Bayern join Flamengo in the last 16 after two wins from two matches.

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Updated on: 21 June 2025 8:56 pm

CWC Soccer 2025: Boca Juniors vs Bayern Munich

CWC Soccer 2025: Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors | Photo: AP/Marta Lavandier

Bayern Munich players react after winning the Club World Cup Group C soccer match 2-1 between Bayern Munich and Boca Juniors in Miami Gardens, Fla.

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CWC Soccer 2025: Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors

CWC Soccer 2025: Boca Juniors vs Bayern Munich | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

Boca Juniors players gesture to their fans following the Club World Cup Group C soccer match between Bayern Munich and Boca Juniors in Miami Gardens, Fla.

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FIFA Club WC: Boca Juniors vs Bayern Munich

FIFA Club WC: Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors | Photo: AP/Rebecca Blackwell

Bayern Munich's Michael Olise celebrates scoring his side's 2nd goal during the Club World Cup Group C soccer match between Bayern Munich and Boca Juniors in Miami Gardens, Fla.

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FIFA Club WC: Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors

FIFA Club WC: Boca Juniors vs Bayern Munich | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

Boca Juniors' goalkeeper Agustin Marchesin dives as he fails to stop a goal by Bayern Munich's Michael Olise (not shown) during the Club World Cup Group C soccer match between Bayern Munich and Boca Juniors in Miami Gardens, Fla.

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FIFA Club WC 2025: Boca Juniors vs Bayern Munich

FIFA Club WC 2025: Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors | Photo: AP/Rebecca Blackwell

Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala, front, is challenged by Boca Juniors' Lautaro Di Lollo during the Club World Cup Group C soccer match between Bayern Munich and Boca Juniors in Miami Gardens, Fla.

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FIFA Club WC 2025: Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors

FIFA Club WC 2025: Boca Juniors vs Bayern Munich | Photo: AP/Marta Lavandier

Boca Juniors' Agustin Marchesin allows a goal by Bayern Munich's Michael Olise during the Club World Cup Group C soccer match between Bayern Munich and Boca Juniors in Miami Gardens, Fla.

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FIFA Club World Cup: Boca Juniors vs Bayern Munich

FIFA Club World Cup: Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors | Photo: AP/Rebecca Blackwell

Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala, front, is challenged by Boca Juniors' Lautaro Di Lollo, back, during the Club World Cup Group C soccer match between Bayern Munich and Boca Juniors in Miami Gardens, Fla.

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FIFA Club World Cup: Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors

FIFA Club World Cup: Boca Juniors vs Bayern Munich | Photo: AP/Rebecca Blackwell

Boca Juniors' Miguel Merentiel (16) scores his side's first goal in front of Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer during the Club World Cup Group C soccer match between Bayern Munich and Boca Juniors in Miami Gardens, Fla.

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CWC Bayern Munich Boca Juniors Soccer | Photo: AP/Rebecca Blackwell

Bayern Munich's Harry Kane, right, attempts a shot on goal challenged by Boca Juniors' Lautaro Di Lollo during the Club World Cup Group C soccer match between Bayern Munich and Boca Juniors in Miami Gardens, Fla.

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CWC Boca Juniors Bayern Munich Soccer | Photo: AP/Rebecca Blackwell

Boca Juniors' Alan Velasco, right, and Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich vie for the ball during the Club World Cup Group C soccer match between Bayern Munich and Boca Juniors in Miami Gardens, Fla.