Mexican Football Federation Celebrates Historic Records After 2026 World Cup

Two weeks after Spain lifted the 2026 World Cup trophy, the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) has released a statement highlighting a summer of historic achievements and records for Mexican football. The federation presented statistics and graphics showcasing unprecedented figures in attendance, viewership, and fan engagement, alongside the national team's strongest World Cup performance since 1986.

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Mexico summed 789,766 attendees in its stadiums, with 100 percent occupancy in the three venues: Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey.

Mexico hosted matches in three cities, Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey, where stadiums operated at 100% capacity, drawing a total of 789,766 attendees. Beyond stadium gates, the FMF reported that the national team's five matches reached an audience of 251.9 million people across Mexico and the United States. The most-watched match was the Round of 16 clash against England, which captivated a record 97.55 million viewers on television.

The FMF emphasized a significant reconnection with fans, evidenced by celebrations at the Angel of Independence, stadium attendance, social media interactions, and merchandise sales. Notably, the national team's primary jersey became the best-selling item within the brand's portfolio, surpassing even those of other iconic national teams.

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The five matches of the National Team accumulated a reach of 251.9 million people in Mexico and the United States.

From a sporting perspective, the FMF proudly noted that Javier Aguirre's squad topped their group with nine points, scoring six goals and conceding none. They achieved their first knockout-stage victory in 40 years, positioning Mexico as the highest-ranked Concacaf team, the second-best from the Americas, and the host nation with the best sporting outcome, outperforming the United States and Canada. The federation also highlighted Julián Quiñones' inclusion in the 2026 World Cup Power Rankings as one of the tournament's top players.

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The most-watched match was the Round of 16 against England, with a record figure of 97.55 million people enjoying the match on television.

Despite recent criticisms, the FMF reaffirmed its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, stating, "We reaffirm our confidence in FIFA's leadership and support actions aimed at ensuring football continues to grow and consolidate in all corners of the planet through unity among member associations."

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The starting jersey of the Tri was the best-selling within the brand's portfolio, surpassing other iconic national teams.