World Cup 2026 Shatters Historical Audience Records
Following the opening round, FIFA released official figures for the major international tournament.
The three inaugural matches featuring Mexico, the United States, and Canada were watched by over 54 million people worldwide, setting a new record for World Cup openers.
The matchup between the United States and Paraguay became the most-watched soccer game in US history, drawing 27.5 million viewers.
According to stats expert Misterchip (@2010misterchip), a strategic partner of Marca en Zona, the 2026 World Cup currently holds the second-highest average stadium attendance in history, topped only by USA 1994.
