THE Club World Cup is off to a dreadful start with ticket prices plummeting for the early games.

Tickets for the opening game in Miami started at around $350 but fell as low as $20 ahead of game time.

ICE agents were present at Inter Miami's Club World Cup gameCredit: ReutersDespite the ICE presence, 60,000 fans watched Inter Miami's gameCredit: Getty

The announcement that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents would be present at the games in Miami appears to have been a primary driver of the price drop.

"Let the games begin," the government agency said in a now-deleted Facebook post.

"The first #FIFAClubWorldCup games start on June 14th in Miami, FL at the Hard Rock Stadium.

"CBP will be suited and booted ready to provide security for the first round of games."

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While the post was deleted, ICE has continued to spread its message about attending the games.

The agency told Miami NBC affiliate WTVJ that all non-American citizens need to carry proof of their legal status.

On top of that, a spokesperson for ICE released a statement to the Miami Herald.

"As is customary for an event of this magnitude with national security implications, ICE will be working alongside our Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice partners to help ensure the safety and security of the event," the statement read.

Ticket prices had already been dropping for the event, but there was a drastic decline after the news came of ICE's involvement.

Some fans went so far as to sell their tickets out of fear of the government agency.

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"I really, really didn't want to let it go," one fan told Yahoo! Sports.

He did end up selling his ticket, "out of fear of apprehension or persecution."

Another fan said the presence of ICE, "creates an environment where people are less likely to come watch the games because of just sheer intimidation."

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While prices fell, attendance was still high for the opening game.

A total of 60,927 fans packed Hard Rock Stadium to watch Inter Miami face off against Al Ahly.

Hard Rock Stadium can hold 65,000 fans.

Other opening games also saw massive attendance across the US.

PSG played Atletico Madrid at the Rose Bowl in California in front of a huge crowd.

Over 80,000 fans were in attendance to watch the French side trounce Atletico 4-0.

New York City saw a decent crowd for the city's Sunday game.

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Around 46,000 fans filed into MetLife Stadium to watch Palmeiras play against Porto.

MetLife Stadium will host the semi-finals and final matchup of the tournament.