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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially surpassed the five million attendance mark following France’s 3-0 victory over Sweden in the Round of 32 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, FIFA announced.
In an official statement, FIFA said the tournament “made history” by becoming the most attended World Cup ever, with total stadium attendance reaching 5,048,079 spectators. The France-Sweden match alone attracted 80,663 fans.
The previous attendance record was set during the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States, when 3,587,538 spectators attended matches. That tournament featured 24 teams, compared with 48 teams competing in the expanded 2026 edition, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Excluding Tuesday’s match, the tournament has averaged 64,511 spectators per game. Stadium occupancy has meanwhile reached an impressive 99.7%, despite widespread debate over high ticket prices before the competition began. FIFA noted that 27 matches are still to be played.
Ahead of the tournament, FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed confidence that total attendance would reach seven million spectators, a target that remains within reach as the competition enters its final stages.
