South American Fans Ignite Club World Cup Amid Sparse U.S. Turnout
South American fans are bringing passion to the Club World Cup, while American attendance is lukewarm. Despite top clubs participating, enthusiasm in the U.S. is mild, with some matches seeing modest crowds. Boca Juniors and Inter Miami's Messi are highlights, as Brazilian clubs also make a strong impression.
South American fans have brought vibrant energy to the Club World Cup, but in the U.S., attendance has been less impressive. Even with the world's best clubs participating, the anticipated enthusiasm hasn't materialized nationwide.
Boca Juniors' fans have electrified matches, notably outnumbering others with 55,574 attendees against Benfica and 63,587 against Bayern Munich. The passion reached a peak at Hard Rock Stadium, which has become a U.S. soccer hub during the tournament.
Despite iconic performances from Inter Miami's Lionel Messi and Brazilian teams downing European giants, inconsistent crowd numbers are an issue. FIFA hoped for burgeoning local interest ahead of the 2026 World Cup, yet many matches see low attendance, highlighting challenges for future event organizers.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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