Watch Boca Juniors vs Benfica in the Club World Cup on June 16, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. Live from 6 PM ET/11 PM BST on DAZN, Channel 5 & Univision. Full match preview & broadcast guide on Europeans24.com.

A classic South American–European clash awaits as Boca Juniors, Argentina’s legendary Copa Libertadores champions, face Portuguese powerhouse Benfica in a crucial Group C match at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

📅 Match Details

Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
Kick‑Off: 6 PM ET / 11 PM BST / 00:00 CEST (June 17) (miamiandbeaches.com, skysports.com, skysports.com)
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, USA

🎥 Where to Watch

USA: DAZN, TNT, truTV, Univision, TUDN (free via DAZN sign‑up) (talksport.com)
UK: Channel 5 airs this match and DAZN also streams (talksport.com)
South Asia/Europe: Free access available worldwide via DAZN, with sublicensing to local partners (en.wikipedia.org)

🔍 Group C Context

Group C features Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, and Benfica (talksport.com).
After Bayern’s opener and Auckland’s matches, Boca–Benfica is the second fixture in Group C (sportingnews.com).
Only the top two advance to Round 16; both Boca and Benfica need a strong result to stay in contention.

🏆 Club Profiles & All‑Time Stats

Boca Juniors

Six‑time Copa Libertadores winners with one of football’s most passionate fanbases .
Fans have already made their presence felt in Miami, even singing on rollercoasters at Universal Studios, showcasing fiery support (thesun.co.uk).
Known for intense, physical style and home‑grown grit, Boca look to use energy to unsettle Benfica.

Benfica

Portuguese giants with a pedigree of Primeira Liga and European competition success (miamiandbeaches.com).
Technical finesse and tactical organization make them a European benchmark, aiming to counter Boca’s intensity.

⚽ Tactical and Key Storylines

Fan Factor vs. Structure – Boca’s emotive support meets Benfica’s disciplined precision.
Group Positioning – A point today should be viewed as success; full points would tip balance early.
Style Contrast – Expect a clash between South American tenacity and European tactical discipline.

🎯 Prediction

Expect a tight, competitive fixture decided by a single mistake—1–0 to Boca via a set‑piece fluke, or 1–1 draw showcasing mutual strength and caution.