Considering the Super Bowl is just one day and that the World Cup spans longer than a month, the viewership data favors the latter. In the 2026 tournament, the viewership is predicted to surpass 5 billion people across the world, making that an average of 128.2 million per day across 39 days.

Organizers have for years struggled to sell out stadiums for soccer's biggest competition.

Donald Trump is expected at the World Cup draw, and a prediction market gives him an 86% chance of attending the 2026 World Cup final.

As the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup prepares to kick off in North America on Thursday, 11 June, the Brazilian national football team enters the competition holding a dual legacy that remains entirely unmatched in global football.

Nearly 80% of hotels surveyed by a body representing the industry reported bookings were running below projections — a worrisome sign with only weeks to go before the World Cup.

Donald Trump and his top ally, FIFA president Gianni Infantino, are set to be humiliated as thousands of seats remain unsold for the World Cup. Analysis by the Financial Times found that almost 180,000 tickets for the tournament,

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11 with 104 matches across North America.

The 2026 World Cup has already set records for the most host nations, most matches and the highest prize money.