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With 44 matches to go, the 2026 World Cup has already set an all-time attendance record

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June 26, 2026

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With 44 matches to go, the 2026 World Cup has already set an all-time attendance record

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Washington Examiner

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· Jun 29, 2026

At least four records have been set during the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 World Cup set an all-time record for tournament attendance, FIFA, the organizing body of the international event, said late Sunday. ​A total of 4,644,549 fans have attended a 2026 World Cup game, a full million more than the 3,587,538 who attended the 1994 World Cup, the last time the international event was hosted []

BRICS News

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· Jun 27, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: ⚽️ 2026 FIFA World Cup officially becomes the most-attended tournament ever, [...]

JUST IN: 2026 FIFA World Cup officially becomes the most-attended tournament ever, with over 3.6 million spectators.@BRICSNews

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 10, 2026

2026 World Cup sets all-time attendance record, misses 1994 mark

The expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup has become the most-attended tournament in history, smashing the overall attendance record with games still to play, although its average crowd per...

Sada Elbalad

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· Jun 29, 2026

2026 FWC Sets New Attendance Record after Group Stage

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already become the most-attended tournament in the competition's history, with FIFA celebrating record-breaking crowds following the conclusion of the group stage across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

BERNAMA

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· Jun 26, 2026

World : 2026 World Cup Breaks All-time Attendance Record With 3.6 Million Fans

NEW JERSEY, June 26 (Bernama-WAM) -- The 2026 World Cup on Thursday became the best-attended tournament in World Cup history, surpassing the 1994 record of nearly 3.6 million spectators, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported, citing FIFA.

World Football Index

· Jun 27, 2026

Three Nations, 48 Teams, and Football’s Greatest Show on Earth

A Tournament like no otherThe 2026 FIFA World Cup was always destined to make history. Spread across three host nations and featuring more teams than ever before, this edition of football’s most pre...

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Related coverage for "With 44 matches to go, the 2026 World Cup has already set an all-time attendance record": Washington Examiner — At least four records have been set during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. BRICS News — [Photo] JUST IN: ⚽️ 2026 FIFA World Cup officially becomes the most-attended tournament ever, [...]. Daily Sabah — 2026 World Cup sets all-time attendance record, misses 1994 mark. Sada Elbalad — 2026 FWC Sets New Attendance Record after Group Stage. BERNAMA — World : 2026 World Cup Breaks All-time Attendance Record With 3.6 Million Fans. World Football Index — Three Nations, 48 Teams, and Football’s Greatest Show on Earth