Bayern Munich open their Membership World Cup marketing campaign in opposition to Auckland Metropolis in Cincinnati this afternoon.
Vincent Kompany’s Bundesliga champions are among the many favourites to win the event in america and have been handed a comparatively straightforward begin in opposition to the New Zealand part-timers.
Auckland are the Oceanic Champions League holders and have been positioned in a troublesome group that may even see them tackle Benfica and Argentinian giants Boca Juniors .
Bayern Munich Group Information
Jonathan Tah makes his debut in a surprisingly sturdy Bayern line-up.
It had been anticipated Kompany would relaxation a lot of his big-name gamers who had been taking part in World Cup qualifiers final week.
However the likes of Joshua Kimmich, Harry Kane and Michael Olise all begin, as does Thomas Muller in his final competitors for Bayern.
Tah was snapped up from Bayer Leverkusen on the finish of final month along with his contract as a result of expire.
Bayern Munich: Neuer; Physique, Tah, Stanisic, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Pavlovic, Muller; Olise, Koman, Kane
🏆 STARTING XI vs. AUCKLAND 🌎
Our #FIFACWC journey begins now! 👊#FCBayern #TakeItToTheWorld #FCBACFC pic.twitter.com/Tc8BZLJguk
— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) June 15, 2025
Auckland Metropolis Group Information
Auckland Metropolis: Tracy; Ilich, Mitchell, Boxall, Murati, Lobo; Garriga, Den Heijer; Bevan, Manickum, Yoo