It is a 29-year-old record that should fall on August 25, for the start of the World Cup. This is the attendance record for a World Cup match. He has been detained since 1994 by a meeting between the United States and Russia. It was in Toronto with 32,616 spectators to see Dream Team II in action.
This time, the poster is much less explosive since it is the meeting between the Philippines and the Dominican Republic, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. on August 25, which should set the new record. According to the Federation, 28,000 seats have already been sold, for a room that can hold… 55,000!
“I want FIBA to organize the best World Cup in its history,” said Al S. Panliliothe president of the Federation, during a meeting with the Philippine Sports Journalists Association (PSA). “I think we are really confident that we will exceed this target. We want to reach the 50,000 spectators mark.
The Philippin Arena used only in the group stage
As it stands, this will be impossible since the capacity of the Philippin Arena has been limited to 46,000 spectators. This still gives room to beat, and even explode the record. Especially since this match between the teammates of Jordan Clarkson and those of Karl-Anthony Towns should be decisive for the future.
The largest indoor venue in the world, the Philippine Arena already holds the absolute attendance record for a basketball game this year with 54,589 spectators for Game 7 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup between Barangay Ginebra and Bay Area.
It should also be remembered that FIBA has decided not to play the finals in this room, due to logistical problems and traffic jams. As a result, the final phase of the World Cup will finally take place at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City which can accommodate up to 15,000 spectators in its sports configuration.
