Ticket Sales
FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches amid high ticket demand and prices
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With 100 days until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America, ticket demand has exceeded supply more than 30 times, leading to nearly 2 million sales. However, surprise sales windows reveal availability for some matches, while prices continue to rise on secondary markets. Fans express concerns over costs and geopolitical tensions affecting travel.
Ticket sales for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey opened yesterday afternoon, leading to long waits and quick sell-outs for IMAX screenings. Scalpers have listed tickets on eBay for up to $1,000. The film is described as the first feature entirely shot on IMAX cameras.
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Tickets for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals went on sale on February 24, amid high demand for the knockout stages. Venues for the matches depend on team qualifications, particularly involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The semi-finals are scheduled for March 4 and 5, with the final on March 8.
FIFA received five million ticket applications in the first 24 hours of the random selection draw for the 2026 World Cup, spanning over 200 countries, even as fan groups continue criticizing soaring prices.
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Football Supporters Europe has accused FIFA of a 'monumental betrayal' after revealing ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, with the cheapest final seat at £3,119. The group demands an immediate pause in sales through national associations, citing extortionate costs that exclude dedicated fans. Prices have sparked widespread criticism, far exceeding those from the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
FIFA launched the second phase of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup on Monday, October 27, 2025, offering another one million tickets through a randomized Early Ticket Draw. The draw runs until Friday, October 31, at 11 a.m. ET and includes priority access for residents of host countries the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Successful entrants will receive time slots to purchase single-match tickets starting November 12.
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FIFA reported Thursday that more than 1 million tickets have been sold for the 2026 World Cup in North America, marking strong early demand since sales began earlier this month. Buyers hail from 212 countries and territories, with the highest interest from host nations U.S., Canada and Mexico. The tournament, featuring 48 teams across 104 matches, runs from June 11 to July 19.