A new FIFA World Cup attendance record was set on June 16, with a total of 281,223 fans attending four matches in a single day at the 2026 tournament, FIFA said.
According to the governing body, the figure surpassed the previous one-day record of 277,070 spectators set during the 1994 World Cup.
FIFA said matches involving France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway, Argentina, Algeria, Austria and Jordan attracted record crowds, contributing to the milestone.
The organization added that 1,309,652 fans attended matches during the tournament’s first six days, with average attendance standing at 65,483 spectators per game.
Based on the current pace, the 2026 World Cup is on course to challenge the all-time overall attendance record. A total of 3.5 million spectators attended the 1994 World Cup, and FIFA said a new cumulative mark could be reached by the end of the group stage if the trend continues.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino described June 16, 2026, as a memorable day in World Cup history, saying supporters had created a vibrant and unforgettable atmosphere and underscored football’s global popularity.