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Protests and Low Demand Overshadow FIFA Club World Cup Opener

Protests over immigration enforcement have cast a shadow on the tournament’s launch, with many venues reporting disappointing ticket sales.

Overview

  • The inaugural FIFA Club World Cup kicked off on June 14 with Inter Miami facing Al Ahly at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
  • Protests against President Trump’s immigration raids have disrupted multiple host cities, leading to heightened security measures and curfews.
  • Ticket sales have lagged outside marquee fixtures, forcing FIFA to implement dynamic pricing cuts of up to 84 percent to boost attendance.
  • European heavyweights Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid will begin their group campaigns this week, with Real Madrid already selling out its matches in Miami and Charlotte.
  • DAZN is streaming all 63 matches globally at no cost, and the competition features a record $1 billion prize pool, with the champion standing to earn more than $100 million.