World Cup Attendance Chasing Records: Americans May Not Be Soccer Fanatics, But They Never Miss the Big Stage
Through the first 44 matches, cumulative attendance reached 2.85 million with an average occupancy rate of 99.6%. Even after the 2026 World Cup expands to 104 matches, there is still a strong chance of surpassing the 1994 U.S. record ahead of schedule. Late-stage ticket prices, as seen in matchups such as Paraguay vs. Australia, reflect new challenges in venue operations and dynamic pricing.