US weather remains a hot topic, as Club World Cup enters final stages

PHILADELPHIA — The inaugural expanded Club World Cup has delivered a spectacle on the pitch, with underdog triumphs and captivating support from South American and Arabic fans.

However, concerns over player welfare and lukewarm attendances in the United States have sparked debate as the tournament approaches its final stages.

What many expected to be a European-dominated affair has instead seen shock eliminations of UEFA Champions League heavyweights.