MIAMI \u2014 The first FIFA World Cup match to be played in Miami is now just one day away, and the arrivals are already starting.<\/p>\n
Local 10 News\u2019 Trent Kelly was inside Terminal J at Miami International Airport, where the international arrivals come through, and there were several futbol fanatics from overseas arriving Sunday morning. <\/p>\n
Airport officials said they are expecting a slight uptick in travel this weekend and into Monday, as soccer fans from around the world fly in for the tournament.<\/p>\n
Monday\u2019s first South Florida match will feature Uruguay battling Saudi Arabia in a crucial group stage showdown. <\/p>\n
Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. <\/p>\n
Soccer fans, media members, and team supporters have been arriving from across the globe.<\/p>\n
Uruguay enters the tournament as a two-time World Cup champion while Saudi Arabia is hoping to recapture some of the magic from its stunning upset of Argentina during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n
For fans hoping to see the action in person, tickets are still available, but they aren\u2019t cheap.<\/p>\n
As of Sunday morning, resale tickets were starting between $500 and $600 for seats in the upper level of Miami Stadium, the re-branded name of Hard Rock Stadium for the duration of the tournament, while lower-level seats were selling between $800 and $1500. <\/p>\n
Monday\u2019s match will be the first of seven World Cup games scheduled for South Florida, including games in the round of 32, a quarterfinal and the bronze medal match. <\/p>\n
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