The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already welcomed one million fans into its stadiums, according to figures released by FIFA. The milestone highlights the enormous global appeal of the first World Cup featuring 48 national teams.

Matches played so far have recorded an extraordinary 99.5% attendance rate, with an average crowd of approximately 63,000 spectators per game. Stadiums across the host nations have been packed with supporters eager to witness the world's biggest football event.

Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, celebrated the achievement on social media, sharing a photo with Aaron Bren, recognized as the tournament's one-millionth spectator.

The 2026 edition is now on track to shatter the all-time World Cup attendance record set during the 1994 FIFA World Cup, which attracted around 3.5 million spectators throughout the competition.

With the expanded format featuring 48 teams and 104 matches, FIFA estimates total attendance could reach as high as 6.5 million fans by the end of the tournament. If those projections are achieved, the World Cup 2026 would establish a new benchmark for attendance and further cement its status as one of the most successful sporting events ever staged.

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