2026 World Cup ticket frenzy: 500 million requests in 33 days

2026 World Cup ticket frenzy: 500 million requests in 33 days

15.01.2026 16:17

More than 500 million ticket requests were made in 33 days for the 2026 World Cup. FIFA announced that the results would be communicated via email starting from February 5, and it was revealed that the most sought-after match is the Colombia–Portugal match on June 27.

Interest in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached record levels. According to information shared by FIFA, more than 500 million ticket requests have been made in the last 33 days for the tournament to be jointly hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

THE MOST REQUESTS FROM HOST NATIONS AND EUROPE

It was noted that in ticket applications, the host countries USA, Mexico, and Canada, as well as Germany, England, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, and Colombia stood out.

APPLICATION RESULTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED STARTING FEBRUARY 5

FIFA announced that fans who applied will be informed about the results via email as early as February 5.

THE MOST WANTED MATCH: COLOMBIA–PORTUGAL

It was revealed that the most requested match in this sales phase is the Colombia–Portugal match, which will be played on June 27 in Miami. Among the popular matches are the Mexico–South Korea match in Guadalajara, the final in New York/New Jersey, the opening match in Mexico City, and the last 32 clash in Toronto.

INFANTINO: "THIS IS NOT JUST A REQUEST, BUT A GLOBAL MESSAGE"

FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized the magnitude of the demand exceeding half a billion, stating that this is "not just a request, but a global message."

THE WORLD CUP WILL START ON JUNE 11

The 2026 World Cup, which will be played with 48 teams for the first time, will be held from June 11 to July 19.

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