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With just 52 days to go before the kickoff of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, excitement is building across the globe. Set to begin on June 14 with Al Ahly taking on Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami in the tournament opener in Miami, the competition promises historic clashes and record-breaking attendance. As anticipation grows, FIFA has released a new wave of tickets — and along with it, a list of the most searched matches so far.
Beyond the chance to watch the world’s top clubs compete in official matches on American soil, the tournament also offers something special for immigrants from all corners of the globe: the opportunity to see their beloved hometown teams play close to home. That’s the case for fans of Boca Juniors (Argentina) and Flamengo (Brazil) — the only two non-European clubs to appear on FIFA’s list of most searched matches. Check out the top 5 most in-demand matches of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup:
1. Boca Juniors vs Bayern Munchen (Group C)
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium - Miami, FL
Boca Juniors haven’t played in the United States since 2007, and their massive fanbase across the Northern Hemisphere has been eagerly waiting for their return. This summer, they’re showing up in full force, snapping up tickets to see their team live. One of the most iconic clubs in world football, Boca will face off against none other than Bayern Munich — a global powerhouse led by stars like Harry Kane, Manuel Neuer, and company.
2. Boca Juniors vs Benfica (Group C)
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium - Miami, FL
With large immigrant communities across the country, these two global giants will face off in another Group C matchup that made FIFA’s top 5 list. The Portuguese community — particularly strong in the Northeastern U.S. — is expected to turn Miami into a home away from home to support their beloved team.
3. Flamengo vs Chelsea (Group D)
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field - Philadelphia, PA
With the largest fanbase in the world and one of the biggest immigrant communities in the U.S., it’s no surprise to see Flamengo on FIFA’s top 5 list. The Brazilian giant will be well supported, and Chelsea — with a strong fan presence in the U.S., especially in Boston just a few hours from Philadelphia — adds even more weight to this high-demand clash.
Interestingly, this will be Flamengo’s second competition in the U.S. in 2025. The team already visited the country during preseason, playing in Florida as part of the FC Series against other Brazilian clubs.
4. Real Madrid vs Al-Hilal (Group H)
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium - Miami, FL
The biggest club in the world — featuring some of football’s brightest stars — also makes the list. Real Madrid will face fellow star-studded side Al-Hilal in the Group H opener at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium.
Real Madrid, notably, holds the record for the most attended soccer match in U.S. history, when they faced Manchester United in front of over 109,000 fans in Michigan back in 2014. Meanwhile, this will mark Al-Hilal’s first-ever appearance on American soil.
4. Real Madrid vs RB Salzburg (Group H)
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field - Philadelphia, PA
Real Madrid makes a second appearance on this list, this time facing Austrian side RB Salzburg — a sister club of Major League Soccer’s New York Red Bulls. The connection to the MLS franchise only adds to local interest, boosting demand for what could be a decisive Group H matchup.
Just like Al-Hilal, RB Salzburg will be making their debut on American soil — adding an extra layer of intrigue for fans eager to watch these international sides up close for the first time.
