2026 World Cup sets attendance records with over 6.8 million fans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 9:43 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
The 2026 World Cup has achieved record-breaking attendance with a total of 6,810,966 fans attending matches. This included an average of 65,490 fans per match and a peak attendance of 80,663 at MetLife Stadium for the final on July 19. The tournament featured an expanded field of 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, surpassing the previous records for both attendance and viewership. The tournament's group stage alone saw over 3.6 million fans in attendance, setting a new standard in FIFA history.
- •Total attendance reaches 6,810,966 fans
- •Average of 65,490 fans per match
- •Peak attendance of 80,663 at MetLife Stadium
- •Tournament features 48 teams and 104 matches
- •Previous attendance record was broken during group stage
- 9:43 PMYahoo Sports — Total record-breaking attendance numbers revealed for 2026 World Cup
"The 2026 World Cup broke the record for attendance back in group play. FIFA released the total numbers from the tournament during the final on Sunday.
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