Overview

• The tournament opened on June 14 at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium with Inter Miami and Al Ahly playing to a 0-0 draw highlighted by Óscar Ustari’s eight saves and Lionel Messi hitting the woodwork.
• Following slow initial sales, FIFA slashed ticket prices for the opener, driving attendance above 60,000 in the 65,000-seat venue.
• European champions PSG will launch their Group B campaign against Atlético Madrid at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl tonight, with the match streamed live on DAZN.
• The expanded format features 32 clubs from six confederations competing across 63 games in the United States, with a $1 billion prize pool and a final set for July 13 at New York’s MetLife Stadium.
• FIFPRO and several players have voiced concerns over fixture congestion and player welfare as the packed schedule stretches teams immediately after their domestic and continental seasons.