With 44 matches to go, the 2026 World Cup as already set an all-time attendance record
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Key Points:
- The 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, has broken the all-time attendance record with over 3.6 million fans attending 60 matches, surpassing the 1994 record of 3.58 million.
- Eleven NFL stadiums across the U.S. are hosting matches, contributing to a 99.7% capacity rate despite some empty seats during the tournament.
- The record-breaking attendance highlights the strong business and fan engagement benefits of hosting soccer in NFL stadiums, suggesting the U.S. could benefit from hosting the World Cup more frequently.
- Future World Cups are set for 2030 in six countries across Europe, Africa, and South America, and in 2034 in Saudi Arabia, with speculation that the U.S. might consider bidding for the 2038 tournament.
