The ongoing FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the United States is witnessing record-breaking crowds, with Real Madrid and Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami emerging as the tournament’s biggest crowd-pullers. According to data from the Sports Business Journal, the revamped 32-team event is averaging 34,770 spectators per match, with several fixtures drawing over 50,000 fans.
🏟️ Real Madrid Tops Attendance Charts
- Real Madrid leads all teams with an average of 65,825 fans across their group stage matches
- The Spanish giants featured in three of the top five best-attended games, underscoring their global appeal
- Their upcoming clash with Juventus is expected to be another blockbuster
🌴 Messi Mania Boosts Inter Miami
- Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, ranks third in average attendance with 51,208 fans per game
- The team’s matches at Hard Rock Stadium in South Florida have drawn massive crowds, with the venue averaging 52,955 attendees
- Despite a goalless draw against Al Ahly in the opener, Messi’s presence continues to electrify fans
🌍 Other Top Crowd-Pullers
| Rank | Club | Avg. Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid | 65,825 |
| 2 | Paris Saint-Germain | 61,649 |
| 3 | Inter Miami | 51,208 |
| 4 | Atletico Madrid | 51,749 |
| 5 | Palmeiras | 47,456 |
📌 Why It Matters
- The high turnout reflects growing football fandom in North America, especially with matches held in NFL-sized stadiums
- The tournament has already welcomed 1.668 million fans across 12 stadiums in 11 cities
- With knockout rounds starting July 5 and the final on July 14, attendance is expected to soar further
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