FIFA has announced that it has received more than 500 million requests for tickets to the 2026 World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
The organising body revealed that outside of the host countries, the most ticket requests came from fans in Germany, England, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, and Colombia. Ticket prices could reach as high as $8,680, though FIFA has committed to offering $60 tickets for every match to the 48 national federations participating in the tournament, who will then decide on distribution to their fans.
The most sought-after match during the latest sales phase was the clash between Colombia and Portugal on June 27 in Miami Gardens, followed closely by other high-profile fixtures, including Mexico vs. South Korea and the tournament final on July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino remarked, “Knowing how much this tournament means to people around the world, our only regret is that we cannot welcome every fan inside the stadiums.” He further stated that FIFA is dedicated to creating multiple opportunities for fans to engage with the World Cup experience, both in person and online.
Notification regarding ticket applications will be communicated no earlier than February 5, with allocations made randomly for matches where demand exceeds availability.
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