Overview
- FIFA is validating the record application pool and will allocate tickets by random selection, with roughly a 0.35% chance of success given 500+ million requests for about 1,754,000 seats.
- Top demand centered on Colombia vs. Portugal on June 27 in Miami, with strong interest also for Mexico vs. South Korea in Guadalajara, the opening match in Mexico City, a Toronto knockout tie, and the final in New Jersey.
- Fans are urged to use FIFA’s official portal, last‑minute sales and the authorized resale platform; following price criticism, national federations will receive $60 tickets to distribute to their supporters.
- Travel to U.S. venues remains uncertain for many fans under current restrictions announced by President Trump, which could block supporters without prior visas from countries including Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Iran and Haiti.
- FIFA and official systems have not confirmed viral claims of 17,000 ticket cancellations tied to an ICE boycott; separate fan engagement plans include the original trophy’s Buenos Aires stop on February 19–20 and a reported TikTok partnership for digital coverage.