On and off the field, the FIFA World Cup 2026 has gotten off to an incredible start, with record-breaking crowds in North America watching the tournament’s opening matches between its three host countries. While over a million fans have already witnessed the FIFA World Cup 2026 live in stadiums, television viewership in the host countries has also surged to previously unheard-of levels; over 54 million people watched the opening games between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.This is really historic what we are seeing. FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated, “More than 54 million people watched the opening matches in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, shattering records and demonstrating how football is truly uniting the world.” The United States’ opening match against Paraguay was the most watched FIFA World Cup match ever broadcast in the United States.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino gives a wave prior to the USA vs. Paraguay FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, California. “These numbers tell you everything about what this tournament means to these countries, this continent, and the entire world,” he continued. But this is more than just statistics; it’s about millions of people from all around the world coming together via football. I find these host nations to have a really unique vibe, energy, and passion. There is something special about the spectators in packed stadiums, others watching at home, and some people rejoicing in the streets.
In the history of the FIFA World Cup, the United States produced its largest television audiences. With an average of 27.5 million viewers across FOX and Telemundo, the host nation’s opening triumph over Paraguay became the most viewed FIFA World Cup match in US history.
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