Record-Breaking 2026 World Cup: Infantino Hails Unmatched Attendance Surge
With 44 matches played, total attendance has already topped 2.85 million fans. The expanded 48-team format is filling stadiums across Canada, Mexico and the United States. FIFA President Gianni Infantino called this World Cup the most successful event in history. He praised the packed arenas and the mix of families, women and children in the stands. Matches are averaging nearly 65,000 spectators each, with stadium occupancy at 99.6%. The tournament has already broken the single-day attendance record twice in less than a week. Infantino also defended the mandatory water breaks at the 22nd and 67th minutes. He said these pauses protect player safety and help maintain high-intensity football despite the summer heat.
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