Just a few games into the tournament, attention has veered away from the pitch and toward a wave of kit-related controversies. The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup was expected to be groundbreaking for its expanded format and elite competition.

Recently crowned Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain returns to action on Sunday as it takes on Spain's Atlético Madrid in this first Group B match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

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.

“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.”

The FIFA Club World Cup continues on Tuesday, June 17 with four matches taking place along both coasts.

But there's one reason to care about how teams perform in the tournament: money.

It's impossible, it's terribly hot. My toes were sore, my toenails were hurting, I couldn't stop and start. … It's unbelievable."

The Club World Cup has been beset by organisational challenges ahead of the first edition of the revamped 32-team tournament in the U.S.

Sunday marks the first full day of action at the new-look Club World Cup, one that will feature several European heavyweights and a handful of intriguing matchups. The day's action began with one of the group stage's most mismatched games,