A team full of amateurs will take on Bayern Munich, Benfica and Boca Juniors at the Club World Cup. David vs. Goliath doesn't even begin to describe it.

The biggest expected mismatch of the tournament lived up to its reputation with Bayern putting 10 goals past Auckland City

Auckland City FC, an amateur team from New Zealand, is making headlines at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the USA. Despite a heavy 10-0 loss to Bayern Munich, the team’s underdog story has captured global attention as some of their players have taken unpaid leaves from their jobs to play the tournament.