The Club World Cup's group stage registered around a million empty seats out of a total of 2.95 million capacity across 48 matches, marking a troubling attendance rate of 56.7%. Nine European teams and others from Brazil, MLS, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia progressed to the knockout stages. Attendance varied significantly, with locations like MetLife Stadium and Rose Bowl experiencing particularly low turnout. FIFA attempted to highlight global demand, claiming fans from 168 nations purchased tickets, but the reality of seats remaining empty raises questions about the tournament's allure in the U.S.
FIFA stated, 'The appetite of the tournament speaks for itself: fans from 168 countries have already purchased tickets ... a clear sign of global anticipation and reach.'
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