Auckland City

Auckland City

Bournemouth's U.S. owner launches Auckland FC Bournemouth's U.S. owner launches Auckland FC

The A-League's new expansion side will be known simply as Auckland FC, donning an "electric blue" and black kit and with the nickname of the Black Knights.

Benzema scores in fourth Club World Cup to make history Benzema scores in fourth Club World Cup to make history

Karim Benzema made Club World Cup history as Saudi champions Al Ittihad won 3-0 against Auckland City at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Tuesday to progress to the second round of the tournament.

Club World Cup preview: players to watch, predictions, more Club World Cup preview: players to watch, predictions, more

Ahead of the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia, here is our breakdown of all the teams competing to be crowned world champion.

Al Ahly cruise past Auckland City to set up Club World Cup match against Seattle Sounders Al Ahly cruise past Auckland City to set up Club World Cup match against Seattle Sounders

Hussein El Shahat, Mohamed Sherif and Percy Tau all scored as Egyptian side Al Ahly cruised to a 3-0 win over Auckland City at the Club World Cup.

Club World Cup: Chelsea to face Al Jazira, Auckland City or Al Hilal Club World Cup: Chelsea to face Al Jazira, Auckland City or Al Hilal

European champions Chelsea will face either Al Jazira, Auckland City FC or Al Hilal in February's Club World Cup.

FIFA Club World Cup: South Africa to rival Qatar, UAE as potential hosts - sources FIFA Club World Cup: South Africa to rival Qatar, UAE as potential hosts - sources

South Africa is attempting to stage the FIFA Club World Cup, expressing an interest in replacing Japan as hosts, sources told ESPN.

FIFA planning to move Club World Cup to 2022 - sources FIFA planning to move Club World Cup to 2022 - sources

FIFA are planning to reschedule the Club World Cup from its existing December date to a new fixture slot in 2022, sources have told ESPN.

Al-Jazira knock out Auckland City in opening Club World Cup game Al-Jazira knock out Auckland City in opening Club World Cup game

Auckland City were knocked out of the Club World Cup at the first hurdle as Romarinho's first half goal was enough for Al-Jazira to advance.

Mu Kanazaki scores late winner for Kashima Antlers vs. Auckland City Mu Kanazaki scores late winner for Kashima Antlers vs. Auckland City

Japanese champions Kashima Antlers beat Auckland City of New Zealand 2-1 in the opening game of the Club World Cup on Thursday.

Club World Cup preview: Real Madrid and Club America head to Japan Club World Cup preview: Real Madrid and Club America head to Japan

The 2016 Club World Cup begins on Dec. 8 with seven teams vying for the title. Nick Ames runs down what you need to know about the teams.

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
1 Conor Tracey 0 1 0
14 Jordan Vale 0 1 0
13 Nathan Lobo 0 1 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
1 Conor Tracey 0 1 0
14 Jordan Vale 0 1 0
13 Nathan Lobo 0 1 0