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U.S. Customs and Border Protection initially posted on social media that agents would be “suited and booted and ready to provide security for the first round of games” but later deleted the post.
Paris Saint-Germain dominated Atlético Madrid 4-0 in the Group B match that kicked off at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The reigning UEFA Champions League winners controlled the match with 74% possession and 11 shots on target compared to Atlético Madrid’s one.
“It was a different environment, but it feels good to see so many people in the USA here to watch soccer, or to watch football, as I say,” said Paris SG midfielder Vitinha, who was named man of the match.
The tournament represents FIFA’s first expanded 32-team Club World Cup and serves as a curtain-raiser for the 2026 World Cup that the U.S. will co-host with Mexico and Canada.
The federal agency presence created anxiety that drove some fans away. Media reports cited fans from Mexico as cancelling plans despite having bought tickets.
The upcoming schedule at the Rose Bowl for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 includes several exciting matchups throughout the remainder of June.
On Tuesday, June 17, at 6:00 p.m., CF Monterrey faces FC Internazionale Milano. Paris Saint-Germain takes on Botafogo on Thursday, June 19, also at 6:00 p.m.
The action continues Saturday, June 21, with CA River Plate versus CF Monterrey at 6:00 p.m. Atlético de Madrid meets Botafogo on Monday, June 23, at noon.
The final Rose Bowl match of the month is set for Wednesday, June 25, at 6:00 p.m., featuring Urawa Red Diamonds against CF Monterrey.
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