FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Nears 1.5 Million Tickets Sold in US

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has drawn nearly 1.5 million ticket sales globally, with fans from over 130 countries attending the tournament held across the United States. The event kicked off to strong crowds, including 60,927 fans at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium for the opening match featuring Al Ahly and Inter Miami, and 80,619 spectators at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles for the PSG versus Atlético Madrid game. Despite these high attendances, some matches saw lower turnout, such as the Borussia Dortmund versus Fluminense game at MetLife Stadium and Chelsea's match against Los Angeles FC at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which drew just 22,000 fans. FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised the multicultural atmosphere and global passion the tournament has generated, highlighting its role in uniting fans and providing a platform for new stories and heroes ahead of the 2026 World Cup. However, concerns remain about inconsistent fan engagement and player workload due to the expanded format, with some critics, including La Liga's president Javier Tebas, calling the tournament "absurd" and advocating for its removal from the calendar. The tournament continues to build momentum, with several highly anticipated group stage matches expected to attract over 50,000 fans each.