Ticket Demand
FIFA World Cup 2026 sees over 150 million ticket requests
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 has broken records with more than 150 million ticket requests submitted during the first half of its Random Selection Draw phase. Fans from over 200 countries have shown unprecedented demand, oversubscribing the tournament by 30 times. This surge highlights the global excitement for the expanded 48-team event across North America.
FIFA has announced a staggering 150 million ticket requests for the 2026 World Cup, marking the highest demand in the tournament's history. The figure, submitted during the initial Random Selection Draw, exceeds expectations and highlights global enthusiasm for the expanded event across North America. With only 2 million tickets sold so far out of 6 million available, fans face slim odds of securing seats in this phase.