Newly arrived from Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern signing Jonathan Tah took part in his first training session for the Bavarian giants in Florida.
Newly arrived from Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern signing Jonathan Tah took part in his first training session for the Bavarian giants in Florida. - © FC Bayern München
Newly arrived from Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern signing Jonathan Tah took part in his first training session for the Bavarian giants in Florida. - © FC Bayern München
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Bayern Munich at the FIFA World Cup 2025: Latest news and tournament build-up!

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Bayern Munich are among the 32 teams taking part in the new FIFA Club World Cup in the USA. bundesliga.com brings has all the latest on the record champions' preparations ahead of their opening fixture against Auckland City on 15 June...

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Kompany's Bayern are "full of belief"

"You always have the highest goals at Bayern. Real, PSG, Manchester City but also Boca Juniors and other teams have the same goal," said Kompany, reflecting on Bayern's aims at the Club World Cup. "We want to go into the tournament full of belief. It's about details. You need to believe you'll always get your moment."
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No Musiala, no problem?

With Jamal Musiala continuing to recover from his hamstring injury, Kompany discussed the prospect of Michael Olise in the number 10 spot. "Michael can also play as a No.10. Last season he was one of the best players out wide. We need to see what's best for the team. We've had discussions about things. When he's needed in the middle, he plays in the middle. When he's needed out wide, he plays out wide."
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Kompany on Sané

"The important thing was the signal from Leroy that he wanted to be here. We'll use everything we can to achieve our goals," said the Bayern boss. "It's the business of football, which ultimately doesn't play too much of a role for the group. First of all, we have to win our group games. To do that, we have to set ourselves up in such a way that we have players who can pose a threat every minute. Leroy finished the season strongly for us."
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Homework on Auckland and New Zealand football

The Bayern coach is man for details and has left no stone unturned in preparation for their game against Auckland City. "It's tough to judge how the levels compare. But it doesn't change how we prepare. The story will be that they're a semi-professional team. We've seen how they play in important games. Obviously it was interesting to see the conditions in some of their matches. But they're well organised. Their runs and activity on the pitch are good. But we're focused on ourselves."
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Tel departs for Tottenham Hotspur

As he departs for a permanent move to the Premier League, we look back at the best of Mathys Tel in a Bayern shirt.
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Kompany on the team's readiness

Ahead of the game against Auckland, Vincent Kompany addressed the press at the TQL stadium. "You get longer to build up the tension with national teams. The advantage we have is that we're a team, we know each other and know our patterns," said the Bayern boss. "We're not here and feel like the tournament is finally about to start. We're excited for the game and what the tournament can bring."

Saturday's plans

With the full squad now in Orlando, Bayern will have a training session this morning before making their way up to Cincinnati, Ohio. They'll spend the night there before kicking off their Club World Cup at midday local time on Sunday. They're the second match of the tournament, after Saturday night's opener between Al Ahly and Inter Miami.
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Tah keen on Kompany lessons

Hamburg-native Tah said he eagerly followed former HSV defender Vincent Kompany throughout his career and that he was eager to get to work under his new coach at Bayern. "I followed him of course, I'm from Hamburg," Tah explained. "He was a great leader and player. I've realised from the start he can give me a lot and help me grow and improve. The impression has been superb so far, and I'm looking forward to the time with him."
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Bischof's "fun" start

Along with Tah, Bayern's Tom Bischof was also presented to the media and the midfielder spoke of his delight to be part of the set-up for the FIFA Club World Cup. "I want to settle in well, turn in awesome performances and win titles with the team," the arrival from Hoffenheim explained. "I'm fired up to attack and play with the lads. They're great players, it's really fun."
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"I feel ready" - Tah

Germany international Tah also spoke fondly of a decade spent at Bayer Leverkusen, where he won a Bundesliga and DFB Cup double in 2023/24. "For me, it's about getting out of my comfort zone. I was in the same place, at the same club [Leverkusen] for 10 years, and I can only say good things about them," the 29-year-old said. "But I had to [move to] grow both on and off the pitch. I'm in for a lot of challenges, I'm looking forward to them and I feel ready for them," Bayern's new man added.

Touchdown Jonathan Tah!

Bayern's new signing is well and truly in the FCB zone having completed his first training session for his new side in Orlando and now being unveiled at a press conference at the team's Club World Cup base in the United States. "It's definitely a big step; the expectations are higher, everything's bigger," the defender said.
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Bayern welcome Tah and Bischof

Bayern's Friday training session under the Orlando sun featured new signings Jonathan Tah and Tom Bischof, who were taking part in their first-ever workout for the Bundesliga champions. Bayern also put several of their stars returning from international duty through their paces in the United States

Kane and Laimer to follow

The last two players alongside Sané who have not yet touched down in Orlando are Harry Kane and Konrad Laimer. England and Austria played their last game of the international window on Tuesday. They will both arrive on Friday as well.
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Sané expected Friday

After the announcement of Sané departure at the end of the month, Eberl confirmed on Thursday afternoon that the forward will arrive in the US and join up with the squad on Friday. He will be available for selection at the Club World Cup until 30 June.

First internationals arrive

Fresh from UEFA Nations League and FIFA World Cup qualifiers, the first of Bayern's senior international players have now also made it to Orlando. Joshua Kimmich, Serge Gnabry, Leon Goretzka, Aleksandar Pavlović, Michael Olise, João Palhinha, Josip Stanišić, plus new signings Jonathan Tah and Tom Bischof, arrived at the team hotel on Thursday evening.
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Max Eberl talks Club World Cup goals

"When you're Bayern Munich and take part in a tournament, it's always about being as successful as possible," said Bayern's board member for sport on Thursday. "We don't really know what to expect yet. Other teams are more familiar with the conditions. We're trying to prepare as best we can and naturally want to progress as far as possible. But it's a bit of a journey into the unknown. It's exciting for all of us, of course we're here to win the games and progress as far as possible."
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Bayern confirm Sané transfer

Leroy Sané has signed for Galatasaray, but will still be available to play for Bayern at the Club World Cup until his existing deal expires on 30 June. After the 29-year-old shared via his X account (formerly Twitter) that he is leaving the club, Bayern confirmed his move to Galatasaray on a three-year contract, beginning 1 July, meaning the 29-year-old forward can still represent the record champions in the Club World Cup group stage and potentially round of 16.
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Singh recalls Bayern days

To this day, Auckland-born Sarpreet Singh is the only New Zealander to have represented Bayern Munich. The now 26-year-old joined the record champions' reserves in 2019, before making a couple of Bundesliga appearances under Hansi Flick. He also turned out for Nuremberg, Jahn Regensburg and Hansa Rostock. "I just lived in the moment," Singh, who currently plays in Portugal's second tier with Leiria, told the Bayern website. "I know today that it was a huge honour - for me and also for my family. It's something you can only dream of."
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Watch: Bayern train for the first time in the US

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Neuer on "special" Club World Cup

Manuel Neuer has also been speaking to the Bayern media team about the team's laser-focus on lifting the trophy. “It’s special to be here," said Neuer. "We're going into the tournament to play successful football. And accordingly, we obviously want to challenge for the title too. I think in a few years we’ll see what significance this tournament format has.”
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Müller not joking around

All jokes aside, Müller is deadly serious about ending his Bayern journey on a high, telling the club's website: “We're basically going into the tournament to win matches – and that starts with the first match, of course. The spirit is laid down, the coach has also left no questions there. He's made it clear: we want to win the thing.”
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Watch: Thomas Müller's funniest moments

Bayern's very own Goofy...

When in Orlando

Disneyland came to Bayern at training yesterday, with Goofy and Mickey being introduced to Thomas Müller and Manuel Neuer. It should come as no surprise that Goofy and Müller immediately hit it off. Neuer looked a lot les sure about Mickey...

Master and apprentice

Musiala is looking in great shape as he prepares to make his injury comeback this weekend. The Bayern playmaker - for so long seen as Müller's long-term successor at the club - has been out of action since early April with a muscular issue. He still ended the 2024/25 campaign with 18 goals and eight assists across 40 competitive games, though. In terms of goals scored, the 22-year-old has never been so prolific.
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Hands up if you're raring to go 🧤

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Down to business

Bayern were up and about on Wednesday morning, even deciding to start their first Stateside training session early. There were smiles all round from the likes of Jamal Musiala during the roughly 90-minute session in Orlando.
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Auckland acclimatised

Bayern's first group opponent, Oceania champions Auckland City, have been in the US for over a week already. They've been up in the northeast and have already played warm-up matches against Philadelphia Union (2-0 win) and Al Ain (1-0 loss), before moving to their basecamp in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The opening game is this Sunday in Cincinnati (12pm EDT/ 6pm CEST).

First session

Bayern will get straight down to work on Wednesday morning with their first training session Stateside at 10am EDT (4pm CEST). We'll bring you the latest from that later in the day.
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Welcome to Orlando!

Manuel Neuer and his team arrived in a warm but wet Florida on Tuesday evening, making their way to their basecamp for the tournament to get some rest after a long trip.

Thomas Müller targets final hurrah

The legendary Raumdeuter was on top form prior to departure as he prepares to go in search of one last piece of gold in Bayern colours. The 35-year-old will play his final games for the record champions at the Club World Cup, remember.

Thomas Müller targets final hurrah

The Raumdeuter was on top form prior to departure as he targets one final piece of gold with his beloved Bayern.

Airborne ✈️

A little behind schedule, Bayern's flight to Orlando lifted off from Munich at around 1.45pm. They're scheduled to be on the ground in Florida by 6pm local time (midnight CEST).
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Youthful additions

Seven players from the reserves and youth teams - some of whom spent last season away on loan - are also part of the squad bound for Orlando, in Lennart Karl (pictured), David Santos Daiber, Cassiano Kiala, Jonah Kusi-Asare, Adam Aznou, Maurice Krattenmacher and goalkeeper Klanac.

Travelling squad

Bayern are taking 29 players to the USA, featuring goalkeepers Manuel Neuer, Jonas Urbig, Daniel Peretz and Leon Klanac. The likes of Jamal Musiala, Dayot Upamecano and Minjae Kim, who missed the final weeks of the season with injury, are included, alongside new signings Jonathan Tah (No.4) and Tom Bischof (No.20). Eric Dier, who is joining Monaco for the new season, isn't involved.
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Final training in Munich

Although some players like Harry Kane are still away with their national teams, Bayern have still been training hard at Säbener Straße the past few days to get ready for the Club World Cup. The squad held their final session in Munich on Tuesday morning. They are scheduled to depart for Orlando at around 1pm CEST.
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New kit alert!

Bayern debuted their new away jersey in their final Bundesliga home game of the season and have now released their red and white 2025/26 home threads, which they'll wear for the first time at the Club World Cup.
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Two in just in time

Bayern announced on Monday that Jonathan Tah and Tom Bischof's transfers from Bayer Leverkusen and Hoffenheim, respectively, are being brought forward to allow the pair to compete at the FIFA Club World Cup.
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Palhinha in the groove

Fresh from picking up a Bundesliga winner's medal with Bayern, João Palhinha hoisted the UEFA Nations League trophy with Portugal on Sunday. Will the midfielder make it a hat-trick of titles when the Bundesliga giants compete at the FIFA Club World Cup? We're soon to find out. Palhinha's club-mate Michael Olise finished the Nations League in third place with France.
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The path to glory

Bayern begin their campaign against Group C rivals Auckland City in Cincinnati on 15 June. Germany's record champions will then face Boca Juniors in Miami (20 June) and Benfica in Charlotte (24 June 2025). The top two teams in each group (by total number of points) will advance to the knockout stage...
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Musiala back in training

Bayern's No. 42 was spotted back in team training with the champions as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury sustained in Bayern's 3-1 win at Augsburg on 5 April. The midfield maestro is set to be fully fit again in time for Bayern's first game against Auckland City on 15 June.

Training at Disney World

The Bayern players returned to team training on 5 June after a brief holiday break to prepare for the Club World Cup. Just five days later on 10 June, Vincent Kompany's team will fly to the United States. There, the Bavarians will be based at their camp at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, which is part of Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Squad selection surprises

Bayern have recalled two loan players early - Adam Aznou (from Real Valladolid) and Maurice Krattenmacher (from Ulm) - in order to take them to the Club World Cup. However, it remains uncertain whether the two new summer signings Jonathan Tah (from Leverkusen) and Tom Bischof (from Hoffenheim) will be registered in time to participate with their new club.

Registration deadlines

FIFA have created an additional transfer window for the Club World Cup in which clubs can register players. The squad lists for the tournament must be submitted by 10 June. By then, it will be clear which players will be travelling to the USA. If no agreement can be reached regarding a early transfers before then, participating clubs will also be able to replace and add players during a restricted in-competition period from 27 June to 3 July within a set limit and according to specific limitations, according to FIFA's rulings.

A Klassiker on the cards?

With both Bayern and Dortmund playing in the Club World Cup, there is potential for another instalment of Der Klassiker. However, the earliest the two Bundesliga teams can meet is in the semi-finals, and that's only if one finishes first and the other second in their respective groups. If both finish first or both finish second, the would be unable to meet one another before the final.

Going the distance

After the group stage, the top two teams from each group will progress to the knockout phase, which will commence with the round of 16. The round of 16 will take place from 28 June to 1 July, followed by the quarter-finals on 4 and 5 July and the semi-finals on 8 and 9 July. The grand final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will kick off on 13 July at 9pm CET.
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Eyes on the prize

The new FIFA Club World Cup features 32 of the global game's best teams. The competition will kick off in Miami on 14 June, before concluding on 13 July in New York New Jersey.

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