The sales of the FIFA world cup 2026 tickets have been sold on unparalleled levels with FIFA indicating a number of five million ticket requests in the first 24 hours of the recent sales. The numbers are an indication of a major enthusiasm of a tournament that is likely to transform the magnitude of international football.
The world cup will take place in the years 11 June-19 July 2026 and it will be hosted between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It will also become the first one to have 48 national teams, which will increase the chances of participation and engagement among the fans. According to FIFA, tickets were sold to almost 200 country supporters, and the competition was indeed global.
But the interest has been accompanied by its increasing criticism. Football Supporters Europe has expressed itself in a vehement disapproval of the existing pricing system claiming that the prices of tickets are now five times higher than at the time of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. The organisation expressed the fear that a great number of loyal fans might be locked out because of the affordability factor and FIFA should rethink the way it is doing things.
Major events seem to be feeding initial demand. The confrontation between Colombia and Portugal in Miami has become the most desired event. Others that will attract heavy attention are Brazil vs Morocco, Mexico vs South Korea, Ecuador vs Germany and Scotland vs Brazil all to be hosted in major cities of North America.
There are some geographic trends as well associated with FIFA data. Other than the host countries, Colombia, England, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina, and Scotland had the most requests of the tickets. FIFA pointed out a high South and Central American interest, and the addition of Scotland is an indication of their enthusiasm to be at the World Cup again after almost 30 years.
Random Selection Draw will be held until 13 January. FIFA has assured the fans that all applications are given the same weight, irrespective of the time of submissions since anticipation is still ongoing concerning the expanded 2026 world cup.
