Philadelphia: Rachida Elomari, a young supporter of Wydad Athletic Club of Casablanca, became the millionth spectator of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup held in the United States, the FIFA reports. Nine-year-old Rachida Elomari, who lives in the US state of Virginia, had never had the chance to attend a match in a stadium until her favorite club faced the Italian football giant. She had been waiting for this moment ever since the Moroccan side qualified for the 32-team tournament, the FIFA points out.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, Rachida expressed her excitement about witnessing her team play live for the first time. She stated, “I was really excited because I wanted to see my team play. It’s my first time ever going to a stadium. And, I would like to support my team with all my might!” She further added, “Seeing the Club World Cup here in real life is just a great opportunity with the greatest teams in the world, in my personal opinion.”

Fans lie at the heart of the success of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with total attendance exceeding one million spectators during the match between Juventus FC and Wydad AC at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field. The tournament has drawn large crowds, indicating its global appeal and the enthusiasm of football fans.

The largest single-match attendance was recorded on June 15 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Los Angeles, with 80,619 spectators gathering to watch Paris Saint-Germain face Atl©tico de Madrid. This highlights the tournament’s popularity and the dedication of fans to attend matches across different venues in the United States.