The knockout stage is underway at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, and all eyes are on the Hard Rock Stadium, where Bayern Munich take on Flamengo in one of the tournamentās marquee matchups. The Brazilian side will look to continue its strong form by upsetting the German giants.
Bayern, led by head coach Vincent Kompany, enter the match after finishing second in their group. They opened group play with a 2-1 win over Boca Juniors and followed it up with a commanding 10-0 victory against Auckland City ā the biggest margin of the tournament. However, a 1-0 loss to Benfica in their final group game dropped them to second place.
Flamengo, meanwhile, turned heads in the group stage with a 3-1 win over Chelsea to claim the top spot in their group. The Brazilian club also earned a 2-0 win against EspƩrance de Tunis and a 1-1 draw with LAFC to advance to the knockout stage unbeaten.
What happens if Bayern Munich beat Flamengo?
A win for Bayern Munich would send the Bundesliga side into the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. They would advance to face the winner of PSG vs. Inter Miami.
Michael Olise #17 of FC Bayern Munchen celebrates scoring his teamās second goal with teammates during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group C match against Boca Juniors. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
What happens if Bayern Munich and Flamengo tie?
If the match ends in a draw after 90 minutes, it will proceed to extra time, which consists of two 15-minute halves. If neither team prevails in extra time, the match will be decided by a penalty shootout.
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What happens if Bayern Munich lose to Flamengo?
If the Brazilian side pull off the upset and defeat the team coached by Vincent Kompany, Flamengo will advance to the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, defeating Bayern Munich in the first-ever meeting between the two clubs.
