FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s boast that the new-look Club World Cup pits “the best against the best” has been spectacularly blown out of the water by the low-key start to proceedings in the USA.

Bayern Munich and PSG exhibited commanding performances in the FIFA Club World Cup. Bayern routed Auckland City 10-0 with standout performances from Thomas Muller and Jamal Musiala. Meanwhile, PSG subdued Atletico Madrid 4-0,

Bayern Munich romped to a 10-0 victory over Auckland City in their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 opener on Sunday (June 15, 2025). Jamal Musiala had a hat-trick in a 17-minute span of the second half in front of a crowd that unfurled a banner urging to “Smash FIFA!