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S.L. Benfica beat Auckland City 6-0 after a two hour weather delay in the FIFA Club World Cup.

Boca Juniors duo Ander Herrera and Nicolás Figal received four-match suspensions following their red cards during the Club World Cup group stage match against Benfica.

Ángel Di María scored twice to help Benfica rout Auckland City 6-0 in a Club World Cup game that was delayed at halftime because of thunder and lightning.

While some matches have packed stadiums, others -- like Mamelodi Sundowns vs Ulsan HD in Orlando -- highlight the Club World Cup's struggle for consistent turnout.

The Club World Cup is upon us, and all 32 teams are bringing new kits to the tournament. Which ones earned the highest marks?

Benfica overcame a two-goal deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against Boca Juniors on Monday night in a heated Club World Cup match, a contest marked by a controversial penalty call in favor of the Portuguese team.

Nicolás Otamendi headed in the equalizer in the 84th minute to deliver Benfica a 2-2 draw against Boca Juniors in the teams' opening match of the Club World Cup that featured three red cards Monday in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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.

Saturday sees the start of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with 32 teams playing 63 games between June 14 and July 13. Here's what you need to know about the teams, their chances, and this competition.

Tony Popovic has named fit-again defender Alessandro Circati and debutant Paul Okon-Engstler in his 26-man Socceroos squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia.
Liga Portugal Table
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sporting CP | 34 | +61 | 82 |
2 | Benfica | 34 | +56 | 80 |
3 | FC Porto | 34 | +35 | 71 |
4 | Braga | 34 | +25 | 66 |
5 | Santa Clara | 34 | +4 | 57 |
6 | Guimaraes | 34 | +10 | 54 |
7 | FC Famalicao | 34 | +5 | 47 |
8 | Estoril | 34 | -5 | 46 |
9 | Casa Pia | 34 | -5 | 45 |
10 | Moreirense | 34 | -8 | 40 |
11 | Rio Ave | 34 | -16 | 38 |
12 | Arouca | 34 | -14 | 38 |
13 | Gil Vicente | 34 | -13 | 34 |
14 | C.D. Nacional | 34 | -18 | 34 |
15 | Estrela | 34 | -26 | 29 |
16 | AVS | 34 | -35 | 27 |
17 | SC Farense | 34 | -21 | 27 |
18 | Boavista | 34 | -35 | 24 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
# | Player | Goals | M | A |
---|---|---|---|---|
14 | Vangelis Pavli.. | 19 | 34 | 7 |
17 | Kerem Aktürkog.. | 11 | 30 | 9 |
27 | Bruma | 8 | 27 | 7 |
Top Assists
# | Player | Assists | M | G |
---|---|---|---|---|
17 | Kerem Aktürkog.. | 9 | 30 | 11 |
14 | Vangelis Pavli.. | 7 | 34 | 19 |
10 | Orkun Kökçü | 7 | 33 | 7 |