The FIFA World Cup 2026was the largest sporting event in history. It spanned 104 matches across 39 days in 16 host cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States. The tournament drew a cumulative attendance of over 6.8 million fans, supported by nearly 300,000 accredited personnel and 43,000 volunteers
Tournament Scale and Logistics
645 official sites utilized across North America
104 total matches played across 39 days
1,248 players participating across the expanded 48-team format
6.8 million+ cumulative stadium attendance
Workforce and Security
300,000 total accredited personnel managing operations
73,700 accredited security personnel ensuring safety
43,000+ volunteers powering the fan and matchday experience
2,500 core FIFA workforce members coordinating execution
