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The 2026 World Cup broke the record for spectator attendance in the tournament's history, attracting 6,810,966 fans to 16 stadiums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, surpassing the record set in the 2022 Qatar World Cup, according to FIFA data.

Spain Crowned

The tournament concluded with the Spanish national team winning the World Cup for the second time in its history, after a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final, earning the $50 million prize money, along with the trophy, gold medals, and commemorative gold rings.

Runners-up Argentina received $33 million, third-place England received $29 million, while France, who finished fourth, received $27 million.

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Presidential Attendance

The final match was attended by US President Donald Trump, who alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino participated in the ceremony to crown the Spanish team and present the trophy.

Extraordinary Edition

The 2026 edition was held for the first time with 48 teams and over 104 matches, becoming the largest in World Cup history in terms of number of teams and matches, while the tournament recorded an average attendance of over 65,000 spectators per match, the highest in World Cup history.

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Record Prices

The tournament's distinction was not limited to attendance figures, but extended to ticket prices, which reached unprecedented levels, especially in the knockout rounds and the final match, with some seats costing thousands of dollars on both the official and secondary markets. Despite the high prices, stadiums were filled throughout the tournament, indicating strong global demand to attend the first edition of the World Cup with 48 teams.

Commercial Success

This record attendance reinforces the success of the new tournament model, which combined an increase in the number of teams and matches with unprecedented levels of fan turnout and commercial returns, cementing the 2026 edition's status as the largest and most attended in World Cup history.

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