Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, two of the best clubs in the world, are showing their early dominance at the tournament. Meanwhile, some non-European squads, like Brazilian club Palmeiras and Botafogo, are putting up strong performances to open the group stage.

Benfica is set to light up the 2025 Club World Cup with high-stakes clashes and a squad full of stars. Mark your calendar—these matchups could redefine their global legacy.

Boca Juniors enter this match high on confidence after a solid Apertura campaign, while Benfica are still licking their wounds after narrowly missing out on the Portuguese title.

In principle there ought to be nothing particularly contentious about a competition to decide the best club side in the world. Between 1960 and 2004 the champions of Europe and South America faced off for bragging rights,