Asian Cup Qatar breaks all-time attendance record

AFC Asian Cup Qatar breaks all-time attendance record with 1,068,587mn attendees to date the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 has made history, breaking the tournament’s historic attendance record of 1.04mn.
The tournament's Local Organising Committee (LOC) confirmed the attendance milestone, which reached 1,068,587 during the knockout stage match between Qatar and Palestine Monday at the Al Bayt Stadium. With 11 matches still to unfold, the tournament continues to captivate fans and set new benchmarks. The tournament also broke digital engagement records, becoming one of the most trending topics amongst fans online. During the group stage alone, the LOC social media accounts garnered 689mn impressions, 5mn engagements and 208 million video views, making it the highest level of engagement ever achieved by an AFC Asian Cup. For Jassim al-Jassim, CEO of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar LOC, record breaking attendances are a testament to Qatar’s ability to host world class sporting events: “Once again, Qatar has reaffirmed its place as a global sporting capital. Our modern infrastructure and operational experience has enabled us to deliver yet another accessible and culturally engaging tournament to the highest standards.” He added: “We’re delighted to be setting records this early in the tournament. With 11 matches still to go, the best is yet to come, with many teams showcasing exceptional performances.”