San Diego Wave Win World Sevens U.S. Debut, Claim $2 Million Prize

Overview

• San Diego went undefeated across five matches, outscoring opponents 15–3 over three days in Fort Lauderdale.
• The final ended 3-0 over Tigres UANL after a 5-1 semifinal win against Flamengo, with Tigres advancing by defeating Club América 2-1.
• The tournament featured seven-on-seven play with 30-minute games on a smaller pitch, no offsides and unlimited rolling substitutions.
• The prize pool totaled $5 million, and the champions’ payout will be split evenly between the players and the club.
• Matches streamed free on DAZN and also aired on TNT, TruTV and HBO Max, with sponsors Ally Financial and Invisalign, as organizers outlined plans for regional tournaments.