Boca Juniors midfielder Rodrigo Battaglia (5) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against Benfica in the first half of their Group C first-round FIFA Club World Cup soccer match at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, June 16, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]

It’s taken time for the Club World Cup to build brand awareness, but opening weekend drew huge crowds in Miami, NYC and Los Angeles.

The expanded Club World Cup has kicked off with healthy crowds, "Messi mania" and a festival atmosphere in Miami, giving an early vindication to world football body FIFA after fears of empty stands and global disinterest.

Inter Miami, the Seattle Sounders and LAFC – will take part in the first edition of the new-look Club World Cup, but what will their bonuses look like?

"CBP will be suited and booted," the organization wrote June 4 on X, "ready to provide security for the first round of games."From NFL plays to college sports scores, all the top sports news you need to know every day.

Lionel Messi drew vast crowds and showed flashes of his brilliance when his Inter Miami side were held to a goalless draw by African giants Al-Ahly as the revamped Club World Cup got off to a festive start on Saturday.

Chelsea are aiming to claim their second piece of silverware this year at the 2025 Club World Cup. Enzo Maresca's side are in the United States this summer for the newly-expanded Club World Cup, which sees 32 teams take part.