- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Fla.
- Capacity: 65,326
- Team(s): Miami Dolphins, Miami Hurricanes
Hard Rock Stadium was the site for the 2024 Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia, where Messi won his last international trophy.
Argentina prevailed 1-0 in extra time, but the match was marred by a lack of crowd control that led to a near stampede outside the stadium’s gates before kick-off. It was a security disaster for the tournament’s organisers (CONMEBOL) and the local government.
I was there that day. There are scenes of unconscious men and women and crying children pressed against the gates that will stay with me forever.
The Club World Cup is another opportunity for Hard Rock Stadium to prove it can host international football matches safely before the 2026 World Cup.
Messi will be the main attraction, but major brands like Real Madrid and Boca Juniors will attract local fan groups and neutrals alike.
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