David GOMBE
The World football governing body FIFA has revealed that it has so far sold close to 1.5 million tickets at the ongoing rebranded Club World Cup in the USA.
According to FIFA over 340,000 fans have generated electric atmospheres, passionate support, and unforgettable scenes across the first three match-days.
“This is exactly what the FIFA Club World Cup was created for: a world-class stage where new stories are told, new heroes emerge, and club football fans feel part of something bigger,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “FIFA is proud of the unique and multicultural atmosphere and support this new competition has already generated and thanks every fan who has brought their voice, passion, and presence as the FIFA Club World Cup continues to grow into the undisputed pinnacle of global club football.” Said the FIFA Boss
Among the remaining group stage matches, the most sought-after tickets include Real Madrid C. F.’s clashes with CF Pachuca, Al Hilal, and FC Salzburg; the highly anticipated showdown between Germany’s FC Bayern München and Argentina’s CA Boca Juniors in Miami; and CR Flamengo’s game against England’s Chelsea FC in Philadelphia. FIFA anticipates an attendance of over 50,000 fans from the forthcoming matches.
