2026 World Cup Sets Historic Attendance Record, Smashing 32-Year-Old Mark
The 2026 World Cup has shattered the all-time attendance record set in 1994, drawing over 3.6 million spectators with nearly half the tournament remaining.
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World Cup Draws Over One Million Fans to First 16 Matches Despite Ticket Pricing Concerns
FIFA's data shows over one million spectators attended the opening 16 matches of the World Cup in North America, with stadiums reaching 99.34% capacity. However, concerns about ticket pricing and lack of fan segregation persist.