World Cup 2026 colour chart: fans of all 48 teams join the party – in pictures

The 2026 World Cup has seen a significant turnout of fans, with the tournament already breaking the all-time attendance record for the men's competition. This level of engagement is a testament to the enduring popularity of the World Cup, which continues to draw in large crowds and inspire creative displays of team spirit. The diversity of fan culture on display reflects the expanded 48-team format of the tournament, which has given more countries a chance to participate and showcase their unique supporter traditions.

World Cup 2026 colour chart: fans of all 48 teams join the party – in pictures

As the World Cup enters the knockout rounds, we take a look at the creativity and emotion that fans of all 48 teams showed in the group stage The 2026 World Cup has set a new all-time attendance record for the men’s tournament, surpassing the previous record of 3,587,538 set during the 1994 World Cup – and the group stages have only just ended. As ever, fans have brought colour and fun to the tournament – from Mexico’s duck mascot to Norway’s Viking rowers, with plenty more in between. Here are a selection of our favourite images of fans at the matches and at watch parties across the globe. Continue reading...