Wimbledon breaks new attendance records this year even though the Championships take place during the men’s football World Cup. Multiple reports note that the overlap does not prevent large crowds from attending matches across the tournament. Both outlets highlight that Wimbledon continues to draw high levels of public interest throughout its schedule, with attendance strong enough to surpass previous figures. The Independent reports that record-breaking crowds arrive despite the same period as the World Cup, implying that Wimbledon maintains its appeal during a competing global sporting event. Channel NewsAsia similarly states that Wimbledon sets an attendance record while the World Cup is ongoing. Taken together, the coverage indicates that Wimbledon’s fan base sustains consistently high turnout from early rounds through to later stages, notwithstanding competing sports coverage and viewing options during the World Cup period. No further detail on the size of the record or the specific attendance breakdown is provided in the supplied excerpts.