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.

Bayern Munich played its final group game in the new Club World Cup format, only to fall short of topping the group after losing 0-1 to SL Benfica. Despite a far from satisfactory first-half performance,

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.