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FIFA Says 2026 World Cup Ticket Requests Top 150 Million in First Sales Lottery

Fans apply through a random draw that stays open until Jan. 13.

Overview

  • FIFA reports the first 15 days of requests are roughly 30 times the available supply and equal 3.4 times total historical World Cup attendance.
  • Applications have come from fans in more than 200 countries, according to Gianni Infantino.
  • The Random Selection Draw runs until Jan. 13, requests are processed at random, and selected applicants will be charged in February.
  • FIFA introduced a $60 Supporter Entry Tier, limited to about 1,000 seats per match, as affordability concerns continue.
  • The expanded tournament features 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with around 7 million tickets in total and additional sales phases, including a final spring sale, still to come.