“2026 World Cup breaks the all-time attendance record with more than 3.6 million fans”

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DALLAS, United States. – The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already become the edition with the highest attendance in the history of the tournament, gathering 3,605,357 spectators in the stadiums, surpassing the mark of 3,587,538 fans set at the 1994 World Cup in the United States.

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The new record was reached before the end of the group stage, which anticipates that the figure will continue to increase as the championship progresses.

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Unlike the 1994 World Cup, which set its record in just 52 matches, the 2026 edition will feature a total of 104 games. Furthermore, the tournament is recording an average attendance of nearly 65,000 fans per match, reflecting the great public support in the 16 host cities.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted the enthusiasm of the fans and the atmosphere experienced during the competition.

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“This is the true reflection of our fans’ love for this beautiful game and of football’s ability to bring people from all over the world together to celebrate and share emotions,” expressed the official.

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Infantino assured that there are still many moments to enjoy in the championship and stated that the tournament will continue to set new attendance records as it advances toward the knockout rounds.

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With thousands of fans from different countries filling stadiums in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the 2026 World Cup continues to establish itself as the most attended edition and one of the most successful in the history of the World Cup.

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