The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group C kicks off with a classic David vs Goliath clash as Bayern Munich of Germany face Auckland City from New Zealand. The match is scheduled for Sunday, June 15, at 9:45 PM Nepal Time, played at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, USA.
Match Details and How to Watch in Nepal
- Fixture: Bayern Munich vs Auckland City
- Competition: FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Group C
- Date: Sunday, June 15
- Kick-off Time: 9:45 PM NPT
- Venue: TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, USA
Where to watch:
- DAZN (may require VPN in Nepal)
- Al Jazeera Sport (VPN access recommended)
- Live updates and post-match coverage by The Kirib on web and social media
Team Backgrounds
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich is one of Europe’s most successful clubs with 34 Bundesliga titles and six UEFA Champions League trophies. They have won the FIFA Club World Cup twice (2013 and 2020) and remain unbeaten in previous editions.
Key players to watch:
- Harry Kane: Bundesliga Golden Boot winner with 26 goals last season
- Michael Olise: 35 goal involvements in 2024–25
- Thomas MĂĽller: Playing his last tournament for Bayern
Coach Vincent Kompany plans minimal squad rotation to ensure a strong start.
Auckland City
Auckland City is a seasoned team in this tournament with 12 prior appearances, more than any other club. However, they have won only 3 of 18 matches in the Club World Cup.
They qualified for 2025 after winning their 13th OFC Champions League title by beating Hekari United 2-0. While they may lack star players, they boast strong team unity and experience in continental competitions.
Club World Cup Records & Statistics
- Bayern Munich holds a perfect 4/4 win record in previous Club World Cups
- Auckland City has lost 13 out of their 18 matches in this tournament
- Bayern Munich has never conceded a goal in their last four Club World Cup matches
Squad Lists and Coaches
Bayern Munich (Head Coach- Vincent Kompany): Manuel Neuer, Dayot Upamecano, Kim Min-jae, Jonathan Tah, Joshua Kimmich, Serge Gnabry, Leon Goretzka, Harry Kane, Leroy Sané, Kingsley Coman, Eric Dier, João Palhinha, Michael Olise, Daniel Peretz, Arijon Ibrahimović, Raphaël Guerreiro, Sacha Boey, Lovro Zvonarek, Thomas Müller, Konrad Laimer, Cassiano Kiala, Maurice Krattenmacher, Tarek Buchmann, Jonas Urbig, Nicolas Kusi-Asare, Jamal Musiala, Josip Stanišić, Aleksandar Pavlović, Lennart Karl, David Santos, Leon Klanac, Adam Aznou Ben Cheikh
Auckland City (Head Coach- Paul Posa): Conor Tracey, Mario Ilich, Adam Mitchell, Christian Gray, Nikko Boxall, Jackson Manuel, Myer Bevan, Gerard Garriga, Angus Kilkolly, Dylan Manickum, Ryan De Vries, Regont Murati, Nathan Lobo, Jordan Vale, Jeremy Foo, Joseph Lee, Jerson Lagos, Sebastián Ciganda, Dylan Connolly, Ryan Ellis, Adam Bell, Zhou Tong, Alfie Rogers, Nathan Garrow, Cameron Heijer, David Yoo, Haris Zeb.
Opta Power Rankings & Prediction
- Bayern Munich: 98.9 / 100
- Auckland City: 42.7 / 100
Winning Chances:
- Bayern Munich: 98.1%
- Draw: 1.4%
- Auckland City: 0.5%
Bayern Munich is also predicted to advance to the knockout stage in over 93% of simulations. Auckland City’s chances to move forward stand at a mere 0.08%, trailing behind Benfica and Boca Juniors.
