Records Shattered at Inaugural Expanded FIFA Club World Cup in the USA
The expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has concluded, leaving a trail of remarkable records and unforgettable moments in its wake. Held across various venues in the United States, this inaugural tournament attracted over 2.4 million spectators and showcased some of the best football talent from around the globe.
Biggest Victories and High-Scoring Matches
The tournament featured several commanding performances, with FC Bayern München leading the charge. They recorded the biggest victory of the tournament by thrashing Auckland City FC 10-0 in the group stage. This match also set the record for the highest-scoring game, with Bayern’s comprehensive win followed by several other high-scoring encounters, including:
– FC Porto 4-4 Al Ahly FC
– Mamelodi Sundowns FC 3-4 Borussia Dortmund
– Juventus FC 2-5 Manchester City
Top Scorers and Standout Performances
The tournament also highlighted individual brilliance, with Gonzalo Garcia (Real Madrid), Angel Di Maria (SL Benfica), Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund), and Marcos Leonardo (Al Hilal) all finishing as joint top scorers with four goals each. Notably, Wessam Abou Ali (Al Ahly FC) and Jamal Musiala (FC Bayern München) each scored three goals in standout performances during their respective matches.
Fastest Goals and Young Talents
The tournament saw some quick strikes, with Phil Foden (Manchester City) netting the fastest goal just 1 minute and 51 seconds into their match against Wydad AC. Among the youngest talents, Lennart Karl of Bayern became the youngest player to feature at just 17 years and 113 days old, while Rodrigo Mora (FC Porto) was the youngest goalscorer at 18 years and 49 days.
Attendance and Legacy
The event reached peak attendance with 81,118 fans witnessing Chelsea’s triumph over Paris Saint-Germain in the final at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. This final, alongside other matches, demonstrated the growing global appeal of the tournament and set a high bar for future editions.
