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Biggest football attendances in Europe this week: 78,864 at Wembley for England win over Czechia

Biggest football attendances in Europe this week: 78,864 at Wembley for England win over Czechia
England fans at Wembley Stadium - Photo via IMAGO / PPAUK

The UEFA Nations League took centre stage across Europe between October 5 and 9, with international football providing supporters with a number of major fixtures to attend.

There were several eye-catching results during the period, including England beating Czechia 3-0 at Wembley, France defeating Belgium 4-1 at the Stade de France and Spain securing a 2-1 victory over Croatia at Poljud.

The biggest attendance came in London, where England's meeting with Czechia attracted almost 80,000 supporters. France's clash with Belgium was another major draw, with more than 75,000 fans attending the fixture in Paris.

Romania's match against Sweden was the only other fixture in the top 10 to attract more than 40,000 spectators.

Here, FootballGroundGuide reveals the biggest football attendances in Europe between October 5 and 9, 2026.

European Football · October 5–9, 2026 Top 10 Highest Attendances
Ten reported attendances for European football matches between October 5 and 9, 2026, ranked by crowd size, with match date, venue and attendance.
# Match Venue Attendance
1 England 3-0 Czechia Wembley Stadium 78,864
2 France 4-1 Belgium Stade de France 75,389
3 Romania 0-1 Sweden Arena Națională 49,426
4 Scotland 1-2 Slovenia Hampden Park 34,466
5 Croatia 1-2 Spain Poljud Stadium 32,690
6 Italy 3-1 Türkiye Stadio Renato Dall'Ara 30,040
7 Northern Ireland 0-0 Georgia Windsor Park 18,140
8 Albania 2-1 San Marino Air Albania Stadium 16,240
9 Switzerland 3-0 North Macedonia Swissporarena 15,730
10 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-0 Poland Stadion Bilino Polje 11,700
Attendance figures as reported for each fixture.

England vs Czechia and France vs Belgium lead Europe's biggest attendances

England's 3-0 victory over Czechia at Wembley Stadium topped the ranking, with 78,864 supporters watching the Three Lions secure an impressive win. The fixture was also a landmark occasion for England captain Harry Kane, who bagged a brace after winning his 125th cap to equal Peter Shilton's appearance record.

France's dramatic 4-1 comeback victory over Belgium attracted the second-largest crowd, with 75,389 fans at the Stade de France. Belgium led through Dodi Lukebakio before second-half substitutes Desire Doue, Rayan Cherki and Michael Olise helped Zinedine Zidane pick up his first home win as France coach.

Romania's match against Sweden ranked third, drawing 49,426 fans to the Arena Nationala in Bucharest as Graham Potter's side secured a 1-0 victory thanks to a goal from Viktor Gyokeres.

Scotland's meeting with Slovenia was fourth on the list, with 34,466 supporters at Hampden Park to witness the home side lose 2-1 despite taking the lead. Spain, meanwhile, needed a dramatic late brace from Mikel Merino to secure a 2-1 win over Croatia in front of 32,690 fans in Poljud.

Italy's 3-1 win over Turkey, Roberto Mancini's first home victory since returning as manager, took place in front of 30,040 supporters at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara in Bologna. Northern Ireland's goalless draw with Georgia was seventh on the list, attracting 18,140 fans to Windsor Park.

Albania's 2-1 victory over San Marino drew 16,240 spectators to Air Albania Stadium, while Switzerland's 3-0 win over North Macedonia attracted 15,730 supporters to Swissporarena. Bosnia and Herzegovina's 1-0 victory over Poland completed the top 10, with 11,700 fans attending at Stadion Bilino Polje in Zenica.

 

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