New York, June 29 -- The group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 concluded after thrilling action, with the expanded 48-team tournament producing record-breaking numbers both on and off the pitch across co-host nations Canada, Mexico and the United States.

The first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup brought together more nations, players and fans than any previous edition, with 72 group-stage matches played across 16 host cities, showcasing the tournament's expanded global reach.

According to FIFA, a total of 4,644,549 spectators attended matches during the group stage, while fans consumed around 300,000 hot dogs across the venues. FIFA noted that if the hot dogs sold were placed end to end, they would stretch approximately 28 miles (45 kilome...