The SAJ World Championship in Canada and Mexico has established a new attendance record during the group stage of the tournament. FIFA confirmed that the event has set a new benchmark for viewership at the championships. This record was officially set during the second half of the match between Germany and Ecuador in Rutherford.
According to FIFA, the championship has garnered a total of 3,605,357 viewers to date. This figure surpasses the previous attendance record set during the 1994 SAJ World Championship, which recorded approximately 3.6 million viewers. The achievement is notable as it sets a new high mark in the history of world championship attendance.
The announcement regarding this record was made on June 26, 2026, at 17:44. The substantial viewership numbers underscore the global interest in the competition. The setting of this record during the group stage highlights the significant engagement levels across the tournament’s initial phases.
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