The audience appeared on the stage of the World Cup with an extraordinary frenzy. Looking at past matches, the enthusiasm of the spectators on and off the field was palpable.
Some former international footballers spoke about this. Former Canadian midfielder Cailin Kyle said, "I think this World Cup is different. When I think about the Women's World Cup held in Canada in 2015, I actually think that people in our country have become much more football lovers, especially men. They are more interested in the women's game now, they are buying tickets and coming to watch the matches. This is very positive."
On the other hand, former England midfielder Maurice Edu said, "I think, spectators are coming to every match in this World Cup and should come. Because the games in this World Cup are very popular, exciting. I am sure, this support will not be limited only to the group stage, we will see such support in the knockout stage as well."
Bob Bradley, the former coach of the United States, made another comment in this regard. He said, "It's true that the support of the fans in this World Cup is amazing. Not only on the field, but also on social media, we see the fans show their support. And you know, the fans are very important for any country. I think the people who came here for our country, the United States, are very important because they come to the field and cheer on our players."
These three former footballers said that like the Qatar World Cup, the audience support for the 2026 World Cup will be amazing. Because the 2026 World Cup will be held in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Among these three countries, especially in the United States, the popularity of football is at its peak. So Bradley, Edu and Kyle believe the 2026 World Cup will increase interest in the sport, with more spectators coming to the stadium to enjoy the matches.
