The World Cup sparks controversy over "ticket prices."

The total attendance at the World Cup during the match between France and Sweden in the Round of 32 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford (New Jersey), has surpassed 5 million spectators in the stadiums, according to the International Football Federation (FIFA).

A statement issued by FIFA said: "The 2026 World Cup has entered history during the Round of 32 match between France and Sweden, as the total attendance for the tournament exceeded 5 million fans, setting a new record for attendance in history."

The current record stands at 5,048,079 spectators, including 80,663 people who watched France's 3-0 victory over Sweden on Tuesday.

The previous record was set in the 1994 World Cup, with 24 teams participating compared to 48 now, where the attendance in American stadiums reached 3,587,538 spectators. In this edition, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the matches attracted an average of 64,511 spectators, excluding Tuesday's match.

The stadium occupancy rate reached 99.7% despite the ongoing controversy over the high ticket prices before the start of the tournament, while 27 matches are still to be played, as FIFA clarified.

The highest attendance was recorded in matches between Uzbekistan and Colombia, Mexico and South Africa, and the Czech Republic against Mexico (80,824 spectators) at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

Before the start of the global football festival, FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that he expects the total attendance to reach seven million spectators.