5 senior World Cups whose attendances were eclipsed by India's FIFA U17 World Cup 2017 

Enthusiastic fans were the highlight of the 2017 FIFA U17 World Cup
Enthusiastic fans were the highlight of the 2017 FIFA U17 World Cup

#4 1954 World Cup Switzerland (768,701)

The epic Germany vs Hungary final at the 1954 World Cup
The epic Germany vs Hungary final at the 1954 World Cup

The World Cup came back to Europe after the World War for the first time and majestic Switzerland was chosen as the host for a couple of reasons like being politically neutral and having one of the most peace-loving people, it was and still is one of the most peaceful countries in the world.

West Germany went on to lift their first FIFA World Cup in Switzerland, and in turn, gift their fans and countrymen a reason to smile and celebrate after a gruelling war in which they were left devastated.

This World Cup also paved the way and showed the world that football can bridge political differences and bring communities together.

The total attendance during the 1954 World Cup in Switzerland was 768,701

India went passed this headcount by a margin of 578,552 heads.

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