Club World Cup: Low Attendance & Sundowns-Ulsan Boost
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the US reveals a tale of two tournaments. While some matches, like PSG vs. Atlético Madrid, witnessed soaring attendance, others, notably Ulsan HD vs.Mamelodi Sundowns, struggled wiht low turnout. This article dives into the fluctuating interest across venues, comparing the packed stands of Inter Miami’s matches to the sparse crowds elsewhere. We analyze the role of kickoff times and team fanbases in attendance figures, providing a complete picture of the tournament’s reception. News Directory 3 reported the game between Chelsea and LAFC. Discover what’s next in the world of soccer on our latest insights.
FIFA Club World Cup Attendance Figures Vary Widely Across US Venues
Fan interest in the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States is proving to be a mixed bag. While some matches have drawn extraordinary crowds, others have struggled to fill the stadiums.
paris Saint-Germain’s 4-0 victory over Atlético Madrid at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Sunday attracted 80,619 fans. however, this level of enthusiasm has not been consistent throughout the tournament.
The game between South Korea’s Ulsan HD and South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns in Orlando presented a stark contrast.the match, held at Inter&Co Stadium, home of Orlando City SC, was delayed by more than an hour due to inclement weather. Only 3,412 fans attended, marking the tournament’s lowest attendance so far. Mamelodi Sundowns won the match 1-0.
Inter Miami’s opening 0-0 draw against Al Ahly at Hard Rock stadium in Miami attracted 60,927 spectators. FIFA president Gianni Infantino had previously called it a “sellout.”
Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over LAFC in Atlanta drew only 22,137 fans to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The low turnout may have been due to the 3 p.m. local kickoff time.
On the same day in Miami, Boca Juniors’ 2-2 draw with Benfica attracted 55,574 spectators, boosted by the club’s strong traveling fan base.
Fluminense and Borussia Dortmund’s 0-0 draw on Tuesday afternoon at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey brought in 34,736 fans.