FIFA’s revamped 32-team Club World Cup debuts in the US this week, bringing top international clubs and players to American stadiums. However, concerns over player workloads, sluggish ticket sales, and pricing controversies have raised questions about the tournament’s reception and viability.

Maybe more goals could have been scored. Kim Min-jae's team Bayern Munich (Germany) presented a nightmare to Oceania champion Auckland City (New Zealand). Munich beat Oakland City 10-0 in the first match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Jogging League at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on the 16th (Korea time).

According to The Athletic, FIFA has resorted to slashing prices because ticket sales have been so lackluster. Last week, it was reported that the opening match had fewer than 20,000 tickets sold in the 65,000-seat stadium.

The amateurs from New Zealand will take on the might of Bayern Munich, Benfica and Boca Juniors at the tournament in the United States

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami face Egypt’s Al Ahly in the opening fixture of the June 14-July 13 tournament in Miami.