The 2026 World Cup recorded a record attendance of 6,810,966 fans, becoming the highest-attended edition in the tournament's history.

The tournament report stated that the 23rd edition, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico over 39 days, featured 104 matches across 16 stadiums, with 48 teams participating for the first time in the competition's history.

Follow the story: Spain wins the 2026 World Cup for the second time in its history after defeating Argentina. In the same context, this massive fan turnout was accompanied by a flurry of goals, as the tournament saw 308 goals scored, making it the largest and most prominent edition in World Cup history.