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The Economic Times
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FIFA World Cup 2026: USA records highest WC attendance in history, says FIFA

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New York: FIFA said the United States has registered the highest combined attendance of any host nation in FIFA World Cup history, highlighting the country's growing passion for football during the ongoing 2026 tournament.

In a post on X marking the Fourth of July, football's world governing body said the United States had surpassed all previous World Cup hosts in total attendance.

"The USA has the highest combined attendance (8,008,212) of any FIFA World Cup host nation in history. On the Fourth of July, we celebrate the country's immense love of football!" FIFA wrote on X.

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