More than 6.5 million spectators attended matches, setting a new attendance record for a FIFA World Cup. A one-day record of 281,000 fans passed through stadium gates on June 16. Stadiums across the United States, Mexico, and Canada recorded an overall occupancy rate of 99.7%, underscoring the global appeal of the expanded 48-team format.
Off the pitch, the tournament also set new digital engagement records, generating more than 20 billion video views and interactions across digital platforms worldwide, the highest total ever recorded for a FIFA World Cup.
The 2026 World Cup delivered a significant economic boost to the host region, contributing nearly 41 billion USD to North America's GDP.
