Mexico-Iceland match on pace to break Las Vegas’ soccer attendance record
The Mexico-Iceland exhibition Wednesday at Sam Boyd Stadium is on pace to be the most attended Las Vegas soccer match.
More than 22,000 tickets have been sold, according to Gabriel Gabor, who represents Major League Soccer’s international communications. The record is 29,152, when Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid defeated Santos Laguna 2-1 in 2012 at Sam Boyd Stadium.
“We are on our way to one of the largest soccer crowds in the history of the city,” Gabor said.
The Mexico men’s national soccer team always has been a popular draw on U.S. soil, and this will mark the nation’s first appearance in Las Vegas.
Mexico’s roster for Wednesday features seven players with World Cup experience, including notable stars Giovani dos Santos and Rafael Marquez. Mexico and Iceland are ranked 18th and 21st on the FIFA world rankings.
Tickets can be purchased at UNLVtickets.com or Goldstar.com.
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