FIFA World Cup 2026 sets new attendance record as fans fill stadiums

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, now featuring 48 national teams and a 104‑match schedule, has broken the tournament’s all‑time attendance record. A match between Germany and Ecuador in East Rutherford, New Jersey drew 3,605,357 spectators, pushing overall stadium occupancy to over 99 percent and surpassing the 1994 World Cup record.

Meanwhile, media outlets have highlighted the race for the Golden Boot, naming ten leading goal‑scorers after the group stage. Top contenders include Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Vinícius Júnior, Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo, each with multiple goals as the tournament progresses toward the knockout rounds.