When the ball gets kicked off the center circle of Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, the United States will go down in history as the first host of the most important soccer tournament created this century.

FIFAs 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 tournaments reception and viability.

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is next week. MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, will host several matches, including the final.