Infantino celebrates ‘1 million fans’ so far at World Cup matches

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Jerome WilliamsJournalist at Jamaica Observer

June 16, 2026

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Infantino celebrates ‘1 million fans’ so far at World Cup matches

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LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday that one million fans have so far attended matches at the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

“Wow! 1 million fans in stadiums!” Infantino wrote on Instagram.

“A huge thank you to all our passionate supporters who continue to fill the stadiums — you have brought the most inclusive FIFA World Cup to life.”

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