FIFA Club World Cup opener is scoreless draw
Digest more
All Times EDT Saturday, June 14
“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.”
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 is still awaiting its first goal in group A after Palmeiras and Porto mirrored Al Ahly and Inter Miami’s result from the opening night by drawing 0-0. A night after Lionel Messi’s Miami were held by the Egyptian champions it was the turn of the team who have won the most titles in Brazil and one of Portugal’s leading clubs to play out a draw.
Bayern Munich begin their Club World Cup campaign with a Group C showdown against Auckland City this evening. Vincent Kompany’s side are among the favourites to win FIFA’s revamped competition, though they will have to avoid complacency when facing the New Zealand outfit.
ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Protection assisting with security at major sporting events is nothing new but could have a chilling effect on fans
Follow live coverage from Group C at the Club World Cup South American giants Boca Juniors face Benfica in Miami
A different type of "football" is taking over Lincoln Financial Field this summer. The first of eight FIFA Club World Cup Matches will take place, starting Monday night, in South Philadelphia. The stadium has been transformed into a football pitch.