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

Overview

• San Diego defeated Tigres UANL 3-0 in Fort Lauderdale to secure the championship at Beyond Bancard Field.
• The Wave finished 5-0 with a 15-3 goal differential over the three-day tournament.
• The event carried a $5 million purse, with $2 million awarded to the champions to be split between players and the club.
• San Diego advanced with a 5-1 semifinal win over Flamengo, while Tigres reached the final by edging Club América 2-1 on a golden goal.
• The U.S. debut featured 7v7, 30-minute matches on a smaller field with no offsides and unlimited substitutions, with free streaming on DAZN plus TNT/TruTV/HBO Max coverage as organizers signaled interest in regional expansion.