A heavyweight clash awaits as Flamengo and Bayern Munich collide in the Round of 16 at the Club World Cup, with both sides arriving from contrasting paths.
Flamengo topped the Group D with seven points after wins over Esperance Tunis and Chelsea, followed by a draw against LAFC despite heavy rotation. The Brazilian giants have looked rock-solid defensively, conceding just twice in their last 11 unbeaten matches, and their disciplined, pragmatic style has seen them suffocate opponents’ chances effectively.
For Bayern, the stakes are heightened by a disappointing 1-0 loss to Benfica in their final group game, which forced them into a tougher bracket and set up this daunting matchup. Vincent Kompany’s side had breezed through Auckland City and Boca Juniors but rested key players against Benfica, a gamble that backfired and now leaves them facing Flamengo earlier than planned.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the latest lineup news.
Where to watch Flamengo vs. Bayern Munich: Live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this FIFA Club World Cup match in the UK:
TV channel: None
Live stream: DAZN
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United Kingdom. For fans who prefer to stream on the go, the entire tournament will also be shown live on DAZN.
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Flamengo vs. Bayern Munich start time
- Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025
- Time: 9:00 p.m. BST
This FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 clash between Flamengo and Bayern Munich will kick off at 9:00 p.m. BST on Sunday, June 29, from the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Flamengo vs. Bayern Munich predicted lineups, team news
Flamengo will head into their Round of 16 showdown with Bayern Munich near full strength, boosted by the expected return of several first-choice stars rested during their 1-1 draw with LAFC. Filipe Luís should restore Gerson, Erick Pulgar, and Jorginho to the midfield, with Ayrton Lucas and Leo Pereira back to reinforce the defense.
Gonzalo Plata is also set to reclaim his spot in the attack, supporting Flamengo’s talisman Giorgian De Arrascaeta, who’s been in red-hot form with nine goals in nine Brasileiro games and a strike on matchday one. The only major doubt is midfielder Nicolas de la Cruz, who is battling a left knee injury and could miss out on Sunday’s crucial clash.
Flamengo predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Rossi (GK) — Wesley, Danilo, Pereira, Lucas — Pulgar, Jorginho, Gerson — De Arrascaeta, Araujo, Plata
Injured: la Cruz
Suspended: None.
Bayern Munich, meanwhile, are expected to bring back several stars after fielding a rotated lineup in their surprise 1-0 defeat to Benfica. Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Kingsley Coman should return to spearhead the attack, with Jonathan Tah bolstering the backline and Jamal Musiala potentially making his first start of the tournament.
However, Vincent Kompany’s side will continue to contend with significant defensive absences: Kim Min-jae, Alphonso Davies, and Hiroki Ito remain sidelined through injury, while Eric Dier is unavailable as he wasn’t included in Bayern’s Club World Cup squad.
Bayern Munich XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Neuer (GK) — Laimer, Tah, Upamecano, Guerreiro — Goretzka, Kimmich — Olise, Musiala, Coman — Kane.
Injured: Boey, Ito, Kim, Buchmann, Davies
Suspended: None.
FIFA Club World Cup fixture schedule this week
All times BST
Saturday, June 28
- Palmeiras vs. Botafogo (5:00 p.m.)
- SL Benfica vs. Chelsea FC (9:00 p.m.)
Sunday, June 29
- Paris Saint-Germain vs. Inter Miami CF (5:00 p.m.)
- Flamengo vs. FC Bayern München (9:00 p.m.)
Monday, June 30
- Inter Milan vs. Fluminense FC (8:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, July 1
- Manchester City vs. Al Hilal (2:00 a.m.)
- Real Madrid vs. Juventus (8:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, July 2
- Borussia Dortmund vs. CF Monterrey (2:00 a.m.)
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