FIFA reveals record-breaking figures for 2026 World Cup
FIFA has announced unprecedented operational statistics for the 2026 World Cup, highlighting it as the largest tournament in the event’s history.
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AIThe International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) today unveiled record-breaking operational figures for the 2026 World Cup, which was hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, describing it as the largest organizational effort in the tournament’s history.
FIFA stated that the tournament spanned 39 days and featured 104 matches across 645 official venues throughout North America, with 1,248 players participating and cumulative stadium attendance surpassing 6.8 million spectators.
The organization noted that around 300,000 accredited personnel were involved in running the event, including over 43,000 volunteers and 73,700 accredited security staff, as well as more than 2,500 FIFA employees representing 104 nationalities.
On the media front, FIFA reported that the International Broadcast Centre in Dallas supported global coverage of all matches, with production teams using nearly 5,000 cameras and generating over 24,000 media items.
Regarding fan services, FIFA’s fan festivals attracted more than nine million visitors, while the "Know Before You Go" program distributed over 2,300 WhatsApp messages and 7.7 million emails to help fans navigate and enjoy the tournament’s events.