FIFA Receives 5 Million Ticket Applications on Opening Day of World Cup 2026 Sales

2026 FIFA World Cup: Countdown Begins for Landmark Tournament in the USA, Canada, and Mexico – One Year to Go!
Just one day after the launch of the third phase of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup 2026, global demand skyrocketed. Fans from over 200 countries and territories submitted 5 million ticket requests through FIFA.com/tickets, driven by the excitement to witness the inaugural 48-team tournament, scheduled to take place across Canada, Mexico, and the United States from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, July 19, 2026.

The initial figures indicate a robust interest in high-profile group-stage matches, with Colombia v Portugal (Miami, June 27) emerging as the most requested game during the Random Selection Draw period thus far. Brazil v Morocco (New York New Jersey, June 13), Mexico v Korea Republic (Guadalajara, June 18), Ecuador v Germany (New York New Jersey, June 25), and Scotland v Brazil (Miami, June 24) complete the top five matches, featuring nine teams from five different continents.

After the first 24 hours, the three host nations top the list, followed by the next ten countries of residence for ticket requests: Colombia, England, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina, Scotland, Germany, Australia, France, and Panama.
The significant presence of South American neighbors Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil, and Argentina, along with Central Americans from Panama, highlights how the FIFA World Cup 2026 is captivating audiences across the Americas. Scotland’s inclusion in the top ten reflects the fans’ enthusiasm for seeing their team on the global stage for the first time in 28 years, adding to the growing expectation that football will bring the world together in North America in six months.

The Random Selection Draw ticketing phase will remain open until Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 11:00 ET (17:00 CET), and the timing of a ticket request within this period does not influence the chances of success. Fans are encouraged to enter the draw at FIFA.com/tickets for a chance to participate in a tournament that promises unforgettable moments, unprecedented scale, and a football celebration like never before.

During this sales phase, fans will have the option to select which match(es), ticket category(ies), and number of tickets per match they wish to purchase, subject to household restrictions. Tickets will also be available for purchase through the FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace at FIFA.com/tickets starting Monday, December 15, 2025.

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