It was more like the build-up to the Super Bowl than a football match between two of Europe's biggest clubs.
The countdown to Sunday's Club World Cup final between Chelsea and reigning European champions Paris St-Germain was colourful, captivating and possibly a little confusing for football fans outside the USA.
A military colour guard, a dramatic flyover and a performance from Robbie Williams - all in front of US president Donald Trump - were just some of the pre-match highlights at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
There was so much going on, in fact, that the game itself only got under way at 20:08 BST - eight minutes after its scheduled kick-off time.