FIFA Beefs Up Security at Club World Cup After Last Year's Copa America Chaos

Increased Security Measures Implemented at Club World Cup in Miami Following Last Year's Copa America Crowd Crush Miami, FL – June 15, 2025 – The opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup at Hard Rock Stadium is underway under a significantly enhanced security umbrella. Following last year's chaotic scenes at the Copa America final, where fans stormed the gates, resulting in a dangerous crowd crush, FIFA has implemented robust new measures. "We've already seen a drastic change in security measures," reported Safid Deen with USA TODAY Sports, standing outside the stadium. "There are fences almost 20 feet tall, and fans are being funneled through a long, winding line of barricades before reaching the gates." The video shows long lines of fans navigating the barricades, with a visible police presence near the stadium entrances. The increased security is a stark contrast to the 2024 Copa America, where scores of fans breached security barriers, leading to a dangerous situation. One social media post from the event shows the chaos: "BREAKING: Gates at Hard Rock Stadium have been breached and scores of fans have begun streaming in for the #CopaAmerica final. Police are scrambling to try and stem the flow of people." The video footage from that event shows a large crowd surging towards the stadium. The enhanced security measures for the Club World Cup appear to be effective in preventing a repeat of last year's incident. The organized lines and increased police presence provide a much safer environment for fans attending the games.