FIFA confirms the USA has set a new all-time attendance record for a World Cup host nation with over 8 million fans. As the 2026 tournament continues, France edged past Paraguay and Morocco defeated Canada to advance to the quarterfinals.
FIFA said the United States has registered the highest combined attendance of any host nation in FIFA World Cup history, highlighting the country's growing passion for football during the ongoing 2026 tournament.
In a post on X marking the Fourth of July, football's world governing body said the United States had surpassed all previous World Cup hosts in total attendance. "The USA has the highest combined attendance (8,008,212) of any FIFA World Cup host nation in history. On the Fourth of July, we celebrate the country's immense love of football!" FIFA wrote on X. The attendance milestone comes as the United States co-hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico, with stadiums across the country drawing large crowds throughout the tournament.
World Cup 2026: Round of 16 Results
France Edges Past Paraguay
Meanwhile, France booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals for the fourth successive edition after edging past Paraguay 1-0 in their Round of 16 encounter in Philadelphia on Saturday. The victory keeps Les Bleus on course for a third consecutive appearance in the World Cup final.
Morocco Advances with Dominant Win
Earlier in the day, Morocco became the first team to secure a spot in the quarterfinals with a commanding 3-0 victory over co-hosts Canada in Houston. The Atlas Lions, who created history by finishing fourth at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, reached the last eight for the second time in their history.
Azzedine Ounahi starred for Morocco with a brace, while Soufiane Rahimi added the third goal to complete an impressive win.
The result continued Morocco's remarkable rise on the global stage and set up a quarterfinal showdown with France. (ANI)
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