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SportsFIFA: 2026 World Cup Group Stage Sets Record with 4.64 Million Spectators
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FIFA announced on June 30, 2026, that the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, set a new attendance record with 4,644,549 spectators across 72 matches. This surpassed the previous record of nearly 3.6 million set during the 1994 World Cup in the United States. The average attendance was 64,508 per match, with a fill rate of 99.7%. Eight matches drew over 80,000 fans, and June 25 became the busiest day in World Cup history with 426,834 attendees. Highly demanded matches include Portugal vs. Colombia and Mexico vs. South Korea, along with the July 19 final. Top ticket-buying nations include the United States, Canada, Mexico, England, Germany, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, and France.
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FIFA announced on Sunday that 4,644,549 spectators attended the 72 group stage matches of the 2026 World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The tournament has already shattered the previous attendance record set during the 1994 World Cup in the United States, which drew just under 3.6 million spectators for the entire competition.
Key Attendance Figures
- Average attendance per match: 64,508
- Stadium fill rate: 99.7%
- Matches with over 80,000 spectators: 8
- Busiest day in World Cup history: June 25, with 426,834 people in stadiums
Most In-Demand Matches
According to FIFA, the following matches rank among the highest in ticket demand:
- Portugal vs. Colombia
- Mexico vs. South Korea
- The final, scheduled for July 19
Top Ticket-Buying Nations
The countries that purchased the most tickets are:
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- England
- Germany
- Colombia
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Australia
- France
Published on 30/06/2026 at 18:20 — Updated on 30/06/2026 at 18:22
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