New York, June 17 -- The FIFA World Cup 2026 has made an extraordinary start on and off the pitch, with opening matches involving the tournament's three Host Nations delivering record-breaking audiences across North America.
While more than one million fans have already experienced the FIFA World Cup 2026 live inside stadiums, television audiences across the Host Nations have also reached unprecedented heights - and more than 54 million viewers tuned in to watch opening matches featuring Canada, Mexico and the United States, highlighting the tournament's extraordinary ability to unite and captivate audiences across North America.
Speaking of the record-breaking figures, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: "What we are witnessing here is...