Paris Saint-Germain, who won the UEFA Champions League to cap their season earlier this month, kicked off the FIFA Club World Cup in strong fashion Sunday at the Rose Bowl in front of 80,619.

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“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.”

From L.A.’s first 1951 soccer team, to the birthplace of U.S. youth soccer, to Chicharito’s arrival, L.A.’s soccer DNA runs deep.

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.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Paris Saint-Germain vs Atletico Madrid: The 2025 Fifa Club World Cup will come to life on Sunday evening at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, United States as UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain face La Liga Giants Atletico Madrid in the first all European clash of the tournament.

LA soccer's beginning: In 1902, when the Southern California Foot Ball League was founded The backstory: European immigrants fueled soccer in L.A. in the early 1900s, and then Spanish speaking immigrants pushed it big in the late 20th century.

After border patrol announced it will be at the Club World Cup opener in Florida, a FIFA source couldn't rule out ICE agents working at L.A. games.