Bayern Munich made history with a staggering 10-0 demolition of Auckland City at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, recording the biggest win ever seen in Club World Cup history. The German champions completely dominated the match, with goals flowing from all directions.
Jamal Musiala led the charge with a hat-trick, while Thomas Muller, Michael Olise, and Kingsley Coman each bagged a brace. Sacha Boey also added his name to the scoresheet in a match that offered little resistance from the part-time New Zealanders. Despite Bayern’s relentless attack, Harry Kane failed to score before being subbed off around the hour mark.
The outcome leaves Bayern Munich comfortably top of Group C in the expanded 32-team tournament. Auckland City, who have won the Oceania Champions League for the past four years, sit bottom after the drubbing. Benfica and Boca Juniors complete the group and will now compete with Bayern for a spot in the knockout stages.
Though Bayern’s ruthlessness made headlines, Auckland City’s goalkeeper Conor Tracey deserves credit for several key saves that prevented an even worse scoreline. The game laid bare the gulf in quality between elite European clubs and semi-professional teams from smaller footballing regions.
This latest edition of the Club World Cup, held in the United States, has already sparked debate. Critics question whether the expansion to 32 teams has led to glaring mismatches like this one. Inter Miami, one of the host clubs, managed only a 0-0 draw with Al Ahly in the tournament’s opening game,
Bayern’s 10-0 win surpasses the previous record set in 2022 when Al Hilal defeated Al Jazira 6-1. As the tournament continues, questions around its format will likely intensify, especially after such a one-sided clash.