Infantino celebrates reaching 1 million fans during World Cup matches

FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Tuesday that one million fans have attended matches at the World Cup held across 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.”

The expanded 48‑team tournament began last Thursday, and 16 of the scheduled 104 matches have been played to date.

Prior to the tournament, critics highlighted concerns over ticket prices and visa restrictions that affected fans from certain countries seeking entry into the United States.

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