Where to watch Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors live stream, TV channel, start time for FIFA Club World Cup match
Bayern Munich will look to tighten their grip on Group C when they square off against Boca Juniors in a high-stakes clash under the Miami lights at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
The German juggernaut made quite the opening statement, steamrolling past FC Auckland with a jaw-dropping 10-0 win that left jaws on the floor. New signing Jonathan Tah got his feet wet with a full debut, while teenage talent Tom Bischof stayed rooted to the bench, waiting for his moment in the sun.
Boca Juniors, on the other hand, are no strangers to the venue after playing out a rollercoaster 2-2 draw against Benfica earlier in the week.
The Argentinians flew out of the gate with quick goals from Miguel Merentiel and Rodrigo Battaglia, only to see their lead crumble as the Portuguese side clawed back for a point. It was a fiery affair, with tempers flaring and both teams finishing the match a man down.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Where to watch Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors: Live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this FIFA Club World Cup match in the U.S.:
TV channel: Watch TNT
Live stream: DirecTV Stream, DAZN
This game is available for live TV broadcast on Watch TNT in the US. Streaming options are available on DirecTV Stream and DAZN.
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Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors start time
- Date: Friday, June 20
- Time: 9:00 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. PT
Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors will kick off at 9:00 p.m. ET on Friday, June 20, from the Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, United States.
Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniorslineups, team news
predictedBayern Munich made waves over the weekend by steamrolling over Auckland FC with a ruthless 10-0 win, raising eyebrows across the football world.
With the Oceania reps still shaking off the dust from their semi-pro roots, the Bundesliga giants showed up in full force, rolling out their star-studded XI without a single youth prospect in sight. That decision lit a fire under fans, who took aim at Vincent Kompany for not giving the next generation a runout in what looked like a no-contest on paper.
The lopsided result only widened the growing concerns over the glaring quality gap on display at this year’s tournament. With blowouts stacking up on matchday one, many are starting to question whether the new Club World Cup format is a stroke of genius or simply a misstep.
Like Real Madrid, Bayern punched their ticket to the tourney courtesy of their sky-high UEFA coefficient—a reward for consistently knocking on the Champions League door in recent seasons. Grouped with Boca Juniors, Benfica, and Auckland City in Group C, the German powerhouse may not face another cakewalk, but they’ve already sent a strong message: they didn’t come to play nice.
Bayern Munich predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Neuer (GK) — Guerreiro, Stanišić, Tah, Boey — Pavlović, Kimmich — Coman, Müller, Olise — Kane.
Injured: None.
Suspended: None.
Boca Juniors have long been a heavyweight on the South American stage, with a trophy cabinet stocked full of Copa Libertadores silverware. That pedigree paved their way to the Club World Cup, where they kicked off their campaign with fireworks—and a few fireworks of the disciplinary kind too.
Their clash with Benfica saw the Argentinians come out swinging, riding a ten-minute wave of dominance to a 2-0 lead courtesy of Rodrigo Battaglia and Miguel Merentiel. But just as things looked smooth sailing, the tide turned.
Ander Herrera saw red on the stroke of halftime, and Ángel Di María cashed in with a cool penalty conversion. The second half turned into a card fest, with another pair of reds dished out before Nicolás Otamendi popped up late to level the score at 2-2.
Boca Juniors predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Marchesin (GK) — Blanco, Costa, Figal, Advíncula — Battaglia, Belmonte — Palacios, Velasco, Zenón — Merentiel.
Injured: None.
Suspended: None.
FIFA Club World Cup fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Friday, June 20
- Benfica vs. Auckland City (12:00 p.m.)
- Flamengo vs. Chelseao (2:00 p.m.)
- LAFC vs. ES Tunis (6:00 p.m.)
- Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors (9:00 p.m.)
Saturday, June 21
- Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Bor. Dortmund (12:00 p.m.)
- Inter Milan vs. Urawa Red Diamonds (3:00 p.m.)
- Fluminense vs. Ulsan HD (6:00 p.m.)
- River Plate vs. Monterrey (9:00 p.m.)
Sunday, June 22
- Juventus vs. Wydad (12:00 p.m.)
- Real Madrid vs. Pachuca (3:00 p.m.)
- Salzburg vs. Al Hilal (6:00 p.m.)
- Man City vs. Al Ain (9:00 p.m.)