2026 World2026 World Cup Breaks All-time Attendance Record With 3.6 Million Fans
NEW JERSEY, June 26 (Bernama-WAM) -- The 2026 World Cup on Thursday became the best-attended tournament in World Cup history, surpassing the 1994 record of nearly 3.6 million spectators, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported, citing FIFA.
The announcement came during the second half of Germany’s match against Ecuador in East Rutherford, New Jersey, as giant screens displayed the new all-time attendance record of 3,605,357 to loud applause from supporters inside the stadium.
With 48 matches still remaining in the tournament, total attendance could potentially almost double the 1994 record, which was set when the World Cup featured only 52 matches.
Stadiums at the 2026 tournament have been more than 99 per cent full on average.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the achievement reflects the global passion for football and its ability to bring people together in an atmosphere of joy and celebration, noting that the scenes witnessed across the 16 host cities and their stadiums have been exceptional.
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