Auckland City weren't even coached by their normal coach, Paul Rosa, as personal circumstances kept him from heading to the United States with the team for the initial phase of the tournament, where the Navy Blues were led by a group of Adria Casals, Ivan Vicelich, Daewook Kim, and Jonas Hoffmann.

Benfica beat Bayern Munich 1-0 in searing heat at the Club World Cup on Tuesday to progress to the last 16 as group winners, while minnows Auckland City claimed a memorable draw against Boca Juniors.- Another weather delay - That result meant whatever Boca did against Auckland City in Nashville would not be enough to qualify,

Argentine media have labelled Auckland City FC’s 1-1 draw with Boca Juniors at the Fifa Club World Cup an “embarrassment” after the South American giants failed to advance to the knockout stage. Boca Juniors went into the final group match needing Portuguese side Benfica to lose to Bayern Munich and also needing a big win over Auckland City FC.