2026 FIFA World Cup underway as attendance record broken
The tournament across the United States, Mexico and Canada sees record single‑day attendance and early progress for several teams.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Four World Cup matches on a single day drew a combined 281,223 fans, breaking a 32‑year‑old single‑day tournament record, according to Bluesky. The previous record was 277,070 fans, Bluesky reported.
Mexico and the United States are on course to beat their best‑ever runs in the tournament, Dawn reported. Mexico (El Tri) are confident of eliminating England, Dawn added. Javier Aguirre’s side eased past South Africa, South Korea and the Czech Republic, Dawn said.
Half of the groups have completed their first matches, Times of India reported. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are beginning their campaigns in the 2026 World Cup this week, Times of India noted. Cristiano Ronaldo is set to appear at a record sixth World Cup, ESPN reported.
France were runners‑up in the 2022 World Cup, with Kylian Mbappé scoring three goals in the final, ESPN reported. The final of the 2026 World Cup is scheduled for July 19, ESPN reported.
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