Empty Seats at Rose Bowl Raise Questions About Club World Cup's US Appeal

Los Angeles' Rose Bowl stadium hosted the opening match of the Club World Cup between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Atlético de Madrid on June 15, 2025. The game, featuring two major European teams, was met with an unexpected low turnout. Many seats remained empty throughout the match, raising questions about the tournament's appeal in the US. "Many empty seats in the Rose Bowl," stated Diario MARCA, the video's author, highlighting the contrast between the high-profile teams and the low attendance. The video sparked a lively debate in the comments section, with viewers expressing various opinions. Some criticized the tournament's lack of top European teams, while others pointed out the high temperatures in Los Angeles. Regardless of the reasons, the low attendance serves as a talking point about the event's success and the challenges of hosting such tournaments in the US. The match itself, however, proceeded without incident.