How FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group C stands after Boca Juniors vs. Auckland delay

After the game between Boca Juniors and Auckland City FC got delayed, the Group C of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 has already got their teams on top.

The group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is nearing its conclusion, with several key results already in. Group C’s final standings were temporarily put on hold after the Boca Juniors vs. Auckland City match was delayed, leaving fans eager to see how the standings would ultimately shake out.

The match between Boca Juniors and Auckland City was halted in the 55th minute due to severe weather conditions. However, by the time play resumed, both teams’ fates in the tournament had already been sealed.

On Matchday 3, Benfica pulled off a shocking 1-0 win over group favorites Bayern Munich, with Andreas Schjelderup scoring the lone goal in the 13th minute. The upset allowed the Portuguese side to finish atop the group, pushing Bayern into second place.

Group C wrapped up with Benfica leading with 7 points, followed by Bayern Munich with 6. With the game concluded, Boca Juniors finishes third with 2 points, unable to secure a win against Auckland City, who closed out their Club World Cup campaign with 1 point.

All the results from Group C of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Matchday 1

• Bayern Munich 10-0 Auckland City FC
• Boca Juniors 2-2 Benfica

Matchday 2

• Benfica 6-0 Auckland City FC
• Bayern Munich 2-1 Boca Juniors

Matchday 3

• Benfica 1-0 Bayern Munich
• Auckland City FC 1-1 Boca Juniors

What’s next for Benfica and Bayern?

The two teams advancing from Group C are set to face opponents from Group D in the Round of 16. While Group D’s final matchups are still set to be played later tonight at 9 PM ET, Benfica and Bayern already have a clearer idea of who they may face.

Second-place Bayern will take on Flamengo in the Round of 16. The Brazilian giants have already secured two wins against Chelsea and Espérance Tunis, and with their final group-stage match against Los Angeles FC still to come, Flamengo is locked into the top spot.

Meanwhile, group winners Benfica will have to wait to learn their Round of 16 opponent. The Portuguese club will face either Espérance Tunis or Chelsea, who both sit on 3 points. Chelsea enter the final group match as favorites, but in the Club World Cup, surprises are always possible.