The FIFA Club World Cup has faced skepticism, but nothing overshadowed the shocking 10-0 defeat by Auckland City, a semi-professional team, to Bayern Munich. This result not only showcases Bayern's dominance, with their roster valued over $1 billion, but also highlights issues with competitive balance, especially as FIFA expands the tournament to 32 teams. The match marked the largest losing margin ever recorded in FIFA competitions, surpassing previous records and raising questions about the viability and fairness of the tournament format.
The 10-0 result highlights the quirkiness of the Club World Cup, which FIFA expanded to 32 teams amid concerns about how competitive it would be.
Auckland City, a non-professional side from New Zealand, was clobbered 10-0 by Bayern Munich, marking the largest losing margin in FIFA competitions.
The Club World Cup has only been around since 2000, and the worst result prior to Sunday was Al Hilal's 6-1 loss to Al Jazeera.
Bayern Munich, decorated with 34 Bundesliga titles and a player roster worth over $1 billion, showcased the disparity in competitiveness.
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