Qatar hosted more than 1.4 million visitors during FIFA World Cup

This 2.45m figure equals an average of 96 percent occupancy and is higher than the corresponding 2.17-million figure for the 2018 edition.The highest attendance in the history of the FIFA World Cup since the 1994 final was seen at Lusail Stadium, where 88,966 fans witnessed the Argentina v. Mexico match. On the pitch, the FIFA World Cup has faithfully reflected football’s increased competitiveness, as for the first time ever, teams from all continents have advanced to the round of 16.