The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is officially underway, and one of the most anticipated group-stage matches will see Boca Juniors take on Benfica. Set to be played in the United States as part of the tournament’s new 32-team format, this clash promises passion, history, and high stakes.

Date, Time, and Stadium in the U.S.

• Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
• Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
• Kick-off Time: 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT

The Hard Rock Stadium—a world-class venue that regularly hosts NFL games, concerts, and global events—will serve as one of the Club World Cup’s premier venues throughout the tournament.

A Crucial Match in Group C

Group C features Boca Juniors, Benfica, Bayern Munich, and Auckland City—making this match a potentially decisive one in the race for the Round of 16.

Boca’s head coach Miguel Ángel Russo has emphasized that matches against European sides will be key to his team’s chances of progressing. And for Argentine fans in the U.S., this is a rare and exciting opportunity to watch their beloved club face off against one of Portugal’s football giants on American soil.

This is more than just a game—it’s a continental showdown with knockout implications.