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FMF boasts historic records after the 2026 World Cup
MX⚽ Sports8 hr. ago

FMF boasts historic records after the 2026 World Cup

Two weeks after Spain was crowned champion of the 2026 World Cup, the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) released a statement highlighting historical records achieved during the global tournament. The federation presented statistics and graphics showing achievements in attendance, viewership, and fan engagement, along with Mexico's best World Cup performance since 1986. They claimed that Mexico reached 789,766 attendees across all three host cities, Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey, with full stadium capacity. Additionally, they noted that five matches by the national team reached 251.9 million people in Mexico and the United States, with the most-watched game being the quarterfinal against England, viewed by 97.55 million people. The FMF emphasized reconnection with fans through celebrations at the Angel of Independence, stadium attendance, social media interactions, and jersey sales, noting that the national team jersey was the best-selling item in their portfolio. From a sports perspective, the federation highlighted that under coach Javier Aguirre, the team finished group stage with nine points, six goals scored, and zero conceded, achieving their first win in knockout play

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FMF boasts historic records after the 2026 World Cup

Two weeks after Spain was crowned champion of the 2026 World Cup, the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) released a statement highlighting historical records achieved during the global tournament. The federation presented statistics and graphics showing achievements in attendance, viewership, and fan engagement, along with Mexico's best World Cup performance since 1986. They claimed that Mexico reached 789,766 attendees across all three host cities, Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey, with full stadium capacity. Additionally, they noted that five matches by the national team reached 251.9 million people in Mexico and the United States, with the most-watched game being the quarterfinal against England, viewed by 97.55 million people. The FMF emphasized reconnection with fans through celebrations at the Angel of Independence, stadium attendance, social media interactions, and jersey sales, noting that the national team jersey was the best-selling item in their portfolio. From a sports perspective, the federation highlighted that under coach Javier Aguirre, the team finished group stage with nine points, six goals scored, and zero conceded, achieving their first win in knockout play

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