It’s taken time for the Club World Cup to build brand awareness, but opening weekend drew huge crowds in Miami, NYC and Los Angeles.

The Club World Cup will take Inter Miami from start-up to the global stage. Just five years after its MLS debut, the team co-owned by David Beckham and starring

The celebration of club soccer that will grip the United States this summer kicks off in Miami as Lionel Messi looks to win the Club World Cup for the fourth time in his career. While has has previously won in 2009,

Lionel Messi was denied in extra time and Inter Miami and Al Ahly settled for a scoreless draw in the opening game of the Club World Cup.

Inter Miami opens the 2025 Club World Cup against Al-Ahly of Egypt. Is Lionel Messi playing? Here's what we know, plus TV schedule.

“CBP is working with FIFA to facilitate the lawful travel of players and fans to the FIFA Club World Cup at our ports of entry,” he said. “CBP will continue to safeguard our borders and welcome the world. From international arrivals to championship dreams, we’re here to keep it all running strong.”

The tournament features some of soccer's biggest stars, like Lionel Messi and iconic teams like Spain's Real Madrid.

As the 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield winner, Inter Miami earned a place in the 2025 Club World Cup as a host country representative. That, in turn, means Messi will be taking part in a FIFA tournament this summer, albeit one where he isn't representing Argentina.

Javier Mascherano's side boasts big-name players, but they looked pedestrian on the big stage and Lionel Messi cannot do it all alone

The opening game of the FIFA Club World Cup is scheduled tongiht at Hard Rock Stadium featuring Inter Miami FC and global star Lionel Messi.

The expanded Club World Cup has kicked off with healthy crowds, "Messi mania" and a festival atmosphere in Miami, giving an early vindication to world football body FIFA after fears of empty stands and global disinterest.