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World Cup 2026 Shatters Attendance Record Early
26 Jun
Summary
- World Cup 2026 attendance surpassed 3.58 million fans.
- The record was broken on June 25, before the group stage concluded.
- An expanded 48-team bracket created 104 games for the tournament.
The 2026 World Cup has established a new all-time attendance record, with over 3,587,539 fans recorded as of Thursday, June 25. This significant achievement occurred before the tournament's group stage has even concluded.
The previous attendance benchmark of 3,587,538 was set during the 1994 World Cup, which was also held in the United States. The current tournament is on pace to shatter this figure.
This year's World Cup features an expanded 48-team bracket, resulting in 104 total games, a notable increase from previous editions.
FIFA has also reported a 99.7% occupancy rate across stadiums, which is on track to set a new record for venue utilization.
The record-breaking attendance was officially surpassed on June 25, following Ecuador's 2-1 victory over Germany at MetLife Stadium.
Earlier, on June 16, the World Cup also set a single-day attendance record, with 281,223 fans attending four matches.
