Two of the most storied clubs in Europe will go head-to-head on American soil on Tuesday in the 2025 FIFA World Cup when Bayern Munich takes on Benfica. Bayern Munich won the German Bundesliga this season while Benfica finished second in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.

It was a scorcher Tuesday afternoon in uptown Charlotte - and a European power delivered a sharp performance. Portuguese powerhouse SL Benfica defeated German champions Bayern Munich, 1-0, in the second of four FIFA Club World Cup showcase matches this month at Bank of America Stadium.

SL Benfica secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bayern Munich in their final Group C match of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, on 24. With manager Vincent Kompany making seven changes to the Bayern side,