Bayern Munich kicked off their Club World Cup campaign with a 10-0 demolition of semi-pro team Auckland City, a hat-trick from Jamal Musiala propelling the team and giving rise to a goals fest. Midfielder Aleksandar Pavlović discussed how the team approached the game against a unique opponent.

Auckland City FC’s 10-0 thumping at the hands of Bayern Munich was a new record defeat at a Fifa club tournament and also exceeded the previous-highest margin at a Fifa World Cup. The amateur team were always going to be rank outsiders,

Auckland City FC, an amateur team from New Zealand, is making headlines at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the USA. Despite a heavy 10-0 loss to Bayern Munich, the team’s underdog story has captured global attention as some of their players have taken unpaid leaves from their jobs to play the tournament.