What effect did the 2026 men’s World Cup have on NWSL attendance?

There were plenty of venue changes, challenges and potential for increased attendance as the NWSL wrestled with a World Cup in the United States.

With the Men’s 2026 World Cup being co-hosted by the United States, the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League season was always going to be presented with unique challenges and, in some cases, opportunities.

As the NWSL returned from its mid-season break on 4 July, the men’s World Cup was entering its Round of 16 stage, commanding huge TV ratings in the US…