For Thomas Müller And FC Bayern is the new club World Cup on a journey of discovery. The format also feels new, said the former international about the XXL event, which was held for the first time with 32 teams, from June 15th to July 13th in the USA.
«We have to get to know that first. But because it takes place in the country where the real World Cup of the countries takes place the following year, so it is of course also very exciting for us, »explained Müller in a FIFA interview, which was still before his contractual decision FC Bayern was led. The 2026 World Cup takes place in Mexico, Canada and the USA.
What does Müller do after the club World Cup?
Müller (35) will give its farewell ideas at FC Bayern at the Club World Cup. His contract with the German record champions was not extended after 25 years of association. What Müller does after the club World Cup is still open.
«Of course, the attraction is that it is a world championship. This also feels a little more than a world championship in this format. We had the World Cup for comparison, then you are in a four-person constellation. As a European Champions League winner, I don’t know what many percent of the cases won because the performance density of the other teams was not there as it is in Europe. »
FC Bayern against Auckland, Boca Juniors and Benfica
From Germany, FC Bayern and Borussia Dortmund are present at the club World Cup. The German record champion meets Auckland City FC from New Zealand at the start on June 15th in Cincinnati. The Munich team plays their second group game against the Argentine top club Boca Juniors on June 21 in Miami. At the end of their preliminary round, Bayern will play against Benfica Lisbon in Charlotte on June 24th. “Of course we want to march through to the knockout round,” said Müller.
The 2014 world champion is still excited to compete with others. «It is about constantly taking the burden on yourself, both physically and in competition – and to win. That is the exciting. It’s not about titles, »he explained his basic motivation. «The title is only the metal piece you get when you have won the competition. But that’s not what makes you happy. The way there is what excites me. »
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