The opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 between Inter Miami and Al Ahly attracted an impressive crowd of 60,927 spectators, defying pre-match speculation of a poor turnout.

In the hours leading up to kick-off, reports had suggested that the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami might appear half-empty, with some media outlets claiming that FIFA was repositioning fans to more visible areas to avoid empty stands on broadcast visuals.

However, the final attendance figures told a different story. With a total stadium capacity of 65,000, the near sell-out crowd demonstrated strong local interest and support for the tournament.

All eyes now turn to the second match of the tournament as Bayern Munich face Auckland City in Cincinnati, with kick-off set for 18:00 CET.