2026 World Cup Sets Record: 3.6 Million Fans Have Attended Matches
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Attendance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches this summer has already surpassed the record of 3,587,538 set during the 1994 World Cup held in the United States, according to FIFA. As of Thursday, 3.6 million people have gathered in the first two weeks since the expanded tournament began this year in Mexico, the United States, and Canada, the federation reported. After the two simultaneous matches between Germany vs. Ecuador and Ivory Coast vs. Curacao, the new record was established at 3,605,357. This number is expected to continue rising until the tournament concludes on July 19 in New Jersey. FIFA recognized the fan who broke the record during the hydration break on Thursday at the Germany vs. Ecuador match, alongside 2014 World Cup champion Sami Khedira.
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