FIFA World Cup 2026 Smashes Records As 4.6 Million Fans Pack Group Stage

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has shattered multiple records after an unprecedented group stage that drew more than 4.6 million spectators, confirming the expanded 48-team tournament as the biggest edition in the competition’s history.
In a statement released after the conclusion of the group phase, FIFA said the first 72 matches across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States attracted a record 4,644,549 fans, setting a new attendance benchmark for football’s premier tournament.
The governing body described the opening 17 days as a spectacular celebration of the global game, with the expanded format bringing together more nations, players and supporters than ever before.
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