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FIFA Slashes Club World Cup Ticket Prices After Disappointing Sales

Fewer than 20,000 fans have bought seats for the June 15 Miami opener with prices cut to as low as $24 to boost turnout.

Gianni Infantino mit der neuen Trophhäe der Klub-WM
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Overview

  • Fewer than 20,000 tickets have been sold for the Inter Miami–Al-Ahly opening match at Hard Rock Stadium, which holds over 65,000 spectators.
  • FIFA reduced opening-match prices from around $230 to $55 and set minimum ticket rates of $24 for other fixtures in response to tepid demand.
  • The expanded 32-team tournament launches June 15 across U.S. venues and features clubs such as FC Bayern, Borussia Dortmund and star players including Lionel Messi.
  • President Gianni Infantino had downplayed attendance concerns earlier but FIFA now claims overall sales are "much higher" without providing exact figures.
  • Backed mainly by Saudi Arabia, the $2 billion competition offers appearance fees and performance prizes, with the champion set to earn over $85 million.