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2026 World Cup attendance tracker: The biggest and smallest crowds so far

Written by Lewis Blain
Last Update: June 28, 2026
2026 World Cup attendance tracker: The biggest and smallest crowds so far
A giant screen displays Brazil vs Morocco attendance at MetLife Stadium - Photo via IMAGO / Nicolo Campo

The 2026 FIFA World Cup was always going to be big.

A record 48 teams, 16 host cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico, and some of the largest stadiums ever used for a major tournament.

Even before a ball was kicked, FIFA was projecting unprecedented attendance numbers, and with that came the usual debates over ticket pricing, empty seats, and whether the official figures truly reflect who’s actually in the ground.

With the group stage now underway, FootballGroundGuide is tracking every match to see where the biggest crowds are turning up, which venues are struggling to fill, and how the tournament’s atmosphere is shaping up across North America.

This page will be updated regularly throughout the competition.

Biggest crowds at the 2026 World Cup so far

The early leader, and no surprise, is the Estadio Azteca, which opened the tournament with a full house as Mexico beat South Africa in front of 80,824 fans.

The New York New Jersey venue – host for the final – isn't far behind, also hitting its maximum of 80,663 on four occasions.

Top Attendances (as of 24th June)

1. 80,824 – Mexico vs South Africa (Mexico City)

2. 80,824 – Colombia vs Uzbekistan (Mexico City)

3. 80,824 – Czechia vs Mexico (Mexico City)

4. 80,663 – Brazil vs Morocco (New York New Jersey)

5. 80,663 – Norway vs Senegal (New York New Jersey)

U.S. venues are unsurprisingly strong, with Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston and Atlanta all pushing close to capacity.

The expanded format means more matches, but so far the demand appears to be holding up.

The iconic Estadio Azteca tops the 2026 World Cup attendance charts so far
The iconic Estadio Azteca tops the 2026 World Cup attendance charts so far – Photo via IMAGO / ImagenShop

Smallest crowds at the 2026 World Cup so far

The lowest attendance to date came at BMO Field in Toronto, where 42,942 watched Ghana vs Panama – still a strong figure, filling 99.8% of the venue's capacity.

Lowest Attendances (as of 24th June)

1. 42,942 – Ghana vs Panama (Toronto)

2. 43,002 – Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina (Toronto)

3. 43,036 – Germany vs Ivory Coast (Toronto)

4. 43,036 – Panama vs Croatia (Toronto)

5. 43,036 – Senegal vs Iraq (Toronto)

Canadian venues are performing well but naturally have smaller capacities than the giant U.S. stadiums.

Monterrey and Guadalajara are also seeing slightly lower numbers than Mexico City’s blockbuster opener at the Azteca.

Ghana vs Panama at BMO Field has been the lowest attendance at the 2026 World Cup so far
Ghana vs Panama at BMO Field has been the lowest attendance at the 2026 World Cup so far – Photo via IMAGO / Xinhua

2026 World Cup full match-by-match attendances

DATEMATCHSTADIUMATTENDANCE% OF CAPACITY?
June 11thMexico 2-0 South AfricaEstadio Azteca80,824100%
June 11thSouth Korea 1-1 CzechiaEstadio Akron44,98598.5%
June 12thCanada 1-1 BosniaBMO Field43,00299.9%
June 12thUSA 4-1 ParaguaySoFi Stadium70,492100%
June 13thQatar 1-1 SwitzerlandLevi's Stadium67,96698.7%
June 13thBrazil 1-1 MoroccoMetLife Stadium80,663100%
June 13thHaiti 0-1 ScotlandGillette Stadium64,146100%
June 13thAustralia 2-0 TurkeyBC Place52,497100%
June 14thGermany 7-1 CuracaoNRG Stadium68,02198.9%
June 14thNetherlands 2-2 JapanAT&T Stadium69,28598.1%
June 14thIvory Coast 1-0 EcuadorLincoln Financial Field68,27499.9%
June 14thSweden 4-1 TunisiaEstadio BBVA50,98799.5%
June 15thSpain 0-0 Cape VerdeMercedes-Benz Stadium67,64099.1%
June 15thBelgium 1-1 EgyptLumen Field66,77599.8%
June 15thSaudi Arabia 1-1 UruguayHard Rock Stadium62,76497.3%
June 15thIran 2-2 New ZealandSoFi Stadium70,10899.5%
June 16thFrance 3-1 SenegalMetLife Stadium80,54599.9%
June 16thIraq 1-4 NorwayGillette Stadium63,10698.4%
June 16thArgentina 3-0 AlgeriaArrowhead Stadium69,045100%
June 16thAustria 3-1 JordanLevi's Stadium68,52799.6%
June 17thPortugal 1-1 DR CongoNRG Stadium68,777100%
June 17thEngland 4-2 CroatiaAT&T Stadium70,38999.6%
June 17thGhana 1-0 PanamaBMO Field42,94299.8%
June 17thUzbekistan 1-3 ColombiaEstadio Azteca80,824100%
June 18thCzechia 1-1 South AfricaMercedes-Benz Stadium67,44298.93%
June 18thSwitzerland 4-1 BosniaSoFi Stadium70,02699.3%
June 18thCanada 6-0 QatarBC Place52,497100%
June 18thMexico 1-0 South KoreaEstadio Akron45,52299.7%
June 19thUSA 2-0 AustraliaLumen Field66,925100%
June 19thScotland 0-1 MoroccoGillette Stadium64,146100%
June 19thBrazil 3-0 HaitiLincoln Financial Field68,324100%
June 19thTurkey 0-1 ParaguayLevi's Stadium68,827100%
June 20thNetherlands 5-1 SwedenNRG Stadium68,777100%
June 20thGermany 2-1 Ivory CoastBMO Field43,036100%
June 20thEcuador 0-0 CuracaoArrowhead Stadium69,045100%
June 20thTunisia 0-4 JapanEstadio BBVA51,243100%
June 21stSpain 4-0 Saudi ArabiaMercedes-Benz Stadium68,239100%
June 21stBelgium 0-0 IranSoFi Stadium70,31799.8%
June 21stUruguay 2-2 Cape VerdeHard Rock Stadium64,00399.3%
June 21stNew Zealand 1-3 EgyptBC Place52,497100%
June 22ndArgentina 2-0 AustriaAT&T Stadium70,469100%
June 22ndFrance 3-0 IraqLincoln Financial Field68,324100%
June 22ndNorway 3-2 SenegalMetLife Stadium80,663100%
June 22ndJordan 1-2 AlgeriaLevi's Stadium68,37199.3%
June 23rdPortugal 5-0 UzbekistanNRG Stadium68,777100%
June 23rdEngland 0-0 GhanaGillette Stadium63,98399.7%
June 23rdPanama 0-1 CroatiaBMO Field43,036100%
June 23rdColombia 1-0 DR CongoEstadio Akron45,35899.3%
June 24thSwitzerland 2-1 CanadaBC Place52,497100%
June 24thBosnia 3-1 QatarLumen Field66,925100%
June 24thScotland 0-3 BrazilHard Rock Stadium64,478100%
June 24thMorocco 4-2 HaitiMercedes-Benz Stadium68,239100%
June 25thCzechia 0-3 MexicoEstadio Azteca80,824100%
June 25thSouth Africa 1-0 South KoreaEstadio BBVA51,243100%
June 25thCuracao 0-2 Ivory CoastLincoln Financial Field68,324100%
June 25thEcuador 2-1 GermanyMetLife Stadium80,663100%
June 25thJapan 1-1 SwedenAT&T Stadium70,13799.3%
June 25thTunisia 1-3 NetherlandsArrowhead Stadium68,39199%
June 25thTurkey 3-2 United StatesSoFi Stadium70,492100%
June 25thParaguay 0-0 AustraliaLevi's Stadium68,827100%
June 26thNorway 1-4 FranceGillette Stadium64,146100%
June 26thSenegal 5-0 IraqBMO Field43,036100%
June 26thCape Verde 0-0 Saudi ArabiaNRG Stadium68,27899.9%
June 27thUruguay 0-1 SpainEstadio Akron45,06598.7%
June 27thEgypt 1-1 IranLumen Field66,925100%
June 27thNew Zealand 1-5 BelgiumBC Place52,497100%
June 27thPanama 0-2 EnglandMetLife Stadium80,663100%
June 27thCroatia 2-1 GhanaLincoln Financial Field68,324100%
June 28thColombia 0-0 PortugalHard Rock Stadium64,478100%
June 28thDR Congo 3-1 UzbekistanMercedes-Benz Stadium68,239100%
June 28thAlgeria 3-3 AustriaArrowhead Stadium69,045100%
June 28thJordan 1-3 ArgentinaAT&T Stadium70,649100%
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Lewis joined as News and Features Editor in July 2025, having previously held senior roles at Snack Media and GRV Media. A passionate follower of sport, in particular football and golf, as well as a proud Aldershot Town supporter, he brings over six years of experience in the digital sports publishing space.

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