US EditionReport: FIFA Slashes Prices for Inter Miami's CWC Opener
- FIFA reduced ticket prices to $55 for the 2025 Club World Cup opener between Inter Miami and Al-Ahly on June 14 at Hard Rock Stadium.
- The price cuts followed weak sales that forced FIFA to drop initial tickets from $349 to $230, then $110, aiming to boost attendance at the newly expanded 32-team tournament.
- The tournament runs across multiple US cities through June and July, with Inter Miami hosting the opening match led by Lionel Messi facing Egyptian champions Al-Ahly.
- Despite high hopes fueled by Messi's involvement, a large portion of the 65,326-seat venue remains unoccupied, leading FIFA to focus on enhancing the stadium atmosphere rather than maximizing ticket revenue.
- The difficulties with ticket sales highlight the wider obstacles FIFA faces in establishing its expanded Club World Cup as a competition that matches the UEFA Champions League’s global audience and commercial success.
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FIFA reacts to low ticket sales and significantly lowers prices to attract viewers.
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