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How did Bayern Munich qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
Bayern Munich will seek to reassert their place as one of Europe's premier clubs when the Bundesliga outfit head west to America this year for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Vincent Kompany, in his first year in charge of the Bavarian giants, is looking to restore silverware after last year's shock term saw Harry Kane end up empty-handed.
The German heavyweights have looked sharper this term, but there are still issues they will need to iron out if they hope to go all the way and secure victory at the event.
But just how did they seal their berth for the revamped Club World Cup, set to take place across the United States between June and July this year? DAZN has all the information.
How did Bayern Munich qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
Bayern Munich are one of twelve European teams competing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and qualify as the best ranked eligible team in the UEFA 4-year ranking.
That means they were the best performing side in European competition over the pre-tournament cycle to not win the UEFA Champions League.
It marks their third time contesting the Club World Cup, having won both times prior - in 2013 against Raja Casablanca and 2020 against UNAL.
2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Bayern Munich schedule
Bayern Munich have been drawn into Group C, alongside Auckland City (New Zealand), Benfica (Portugal) and Boca Juniors (Argentina).
In order to reach the knockout stages, they must first successfully navigate this opening stage where the top two teams from each group will qualify.
| Date | KO (Local) | Fixture | Venue |
| June 15 | 12:00 p.m. EDT | Bayern Munich vs. Auckland City | TQL Stadium, Cincinnati |
| June 20 | 9:00 p.m. EDT | Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
| June 24 | 3:00 p.m. EDT | Benfica vs. Bayern Munich | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte |
Bayern Munich's schedule for the knockout stages will be determined once the group stage has come to a close.
When is the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will begin on Saturday, June 14 when Inter Miami takes on Al Ahly FC at Hard Rock Stadium with the final scheduled for Sunday, July 13 at MetLife Stadium.
- Group Stage: Saturday, June 14 - Thursday, June 26
- Round of 16: Saturday, June 28 - Tuesday, July 1
- Quarter-finals: Friday, July 4 - Saturday, July 5
- Semi-finals: Tuesday, July 8 - Wednesday, July 9
- Final: Sunday, July 13
How many teams are playing at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
In total 32 teams will be competing at the Club World Cup with all international federations represented.
Inter Miami have also been give a place at the tournament as a result of the United States being the hosts.
| Asian Football Confederation (AFC) | Confederation of African Football (CAF) | Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) | South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) | Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) | Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) |
| Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | Al Ahly | LAFC (USA) | Boca Juniors (Argentina) | Auckland City (New Zealand) | Atletico Madrid (Spain) |
| Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia) | Esperance de Tunis | Monterrey (Meixco) | Botafogo (Brazil) | Bayern Munich (Germany) | |
| Ulsan HD (South Korea) | Mamelodi Sundowns | Pachuca (Mexico) | Flamengo (Brazil) | Benfica (Portugal) | |
| Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan | Wydad AC | Seattle Sounders (USA) | Fluminense (Brazil) | Borussia Dortmund (Germany) | |
| Inter Miami (USA)* | Palmeiras (Brazil) | Chelsea (England) | |||
| River Plate (Argentina) | Inter Milan (Italy) | ||||
| Juventus (Italy) | |||||
| Manchester City (England) | |||||
| Paris Saint-Germain (France) | |||||
| Porto (Portugal) | |||||
| Real Madrid (Spain) | |||||
| Red Bull Salzburg (Austria) |
*denotes host club
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