Miami, Florida– The magic of South American football passion collided with European precision under the Miami lights as Bayern Munich edged Boca Juniors 2-1 in a pulsating encounter at Hard Rock Stadium. While the Bavarian giants secured victory on the scoreboard, it was the deafening roar of La Doce that truly conquered Miami, with thousands of Boca Juniors supporters transforming the Sunshine State venue into a cauldron of Argentine fervor. The mesmerizing display of unwavering loyalty from the Xeneize faithful didn’t just support their beloved club—it converted countless American spectators into lifelong soccer believers, proving once again that football’s greatest victories aren’t always measured in goals.
It took six days and 24 matches, but the FIFA Club World Cup finally secured its first sellout of the tournament. A tidal wave of singing and chanting fans clad in the yellow and blue of Argentine club Boca Juniors serenaded Hard Rock Stadium, while fans of German giants Bayern Munich, wearing red, were scattered among them on Friday night inside sold-out (63,587) Hard Rock Stadium.
The match also featured the first European win over a South American side in this tournament. It was a game filled with high skill, passion, and grit. The perfect game to convert Americans to the sport beloved by the world.
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JUNE 20: CA Boca Juniors fans looks on prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group C match between FC Bayern München and CA Boca Juniors at Hard Rock Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Hector Vivas – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JUNE 20: Edinson Cavani #10 of CA Boca Juniors arrives at the stadium prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group C match between FC Bayern München and CA Boca Juniors at Hard Rock Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Hector Vivas – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JUNE 20: CA Boca Juniors fans react during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group C match between FC Bayern München and CA Boca Juniors at Hard Rock Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Hector Vivas – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JUNE 20: Agustin Marchesin #25 of CA Boca Juniors goes up to control a cross during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group C match between FC Bayern München and CA Boca Juniors at Hard Rock Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Hector Vivas – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JUNE 20: Ayrton Costa #32 of CA Boca Juniors is challenged by Serge Gnabry #7 of FC Bayern Munchen during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group C match between FC Bayern München and CA Boca Juniors at Hard Rock Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Hector Vivas – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JUNE 20: Harry Kane #9 of FC Bayern Munchen poses for a photo with his Superior Player of the Match award after the team’s victory in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group C match between FC Bayern München and CA Boca Juniors at Hard Rock Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Leonardo Fernandez – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JUNE 20: CA Boca Juniors fans gather outside the stadium prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group C match between FC Bayern München and CA Boca Juniors at Hard Rock Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JUNE 20: Harry Kane #9 of FC Bayern Munchen acknowledges the fans with teammates after the team’s victory during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group C match between FC Bayern München and CA Boca Juniors at Hard Rock Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Hector Vivas – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
In the 84th minute, Michael Olise broke the deadlock between the two clubs. The other goal scorer for the German side was English captain Harry Kane, who scored in the 18th minute of the match, and Bayern Munich went on to beat Boca Juniors 2-1.
“There’s still a long way to go, of course,” Kane said after the victory, which pushed Bayern through to the knockout stage. “But I think people looking at us will definitely put us as one of the favorites for the thing this week.”
Bayern leads Group C with six points. Portuguese side Benfica is second with four points. Boca is in third with one point, while Auckland City (New Zealand) will be eliminated with zero points through two matches.
All four clubs play their final group-stage match on Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET: Boca will meet Auckland in Nashville, while Bayern will face Benfica in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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