Overview
- FIFA reports demand roughly 30 times the number of tickets available and 3.4 times the total spectators across all past World Cups, based on credit‑card‑verified applications.
- Ticket prices will remain unchanged during this phase, with a US$60 supporter category for fans of qualified teams that outlets report has limited allocations per match.
- Applications have arrived from fans in more than 200 countries, with the highest volumes from the United States, followed by Germany and the United Kingdom.
- The 2026 tournament will feature 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 host cities in the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
- Public debate continues over affordability and resale, as media note high face values for many games and premium hospitality packages well above standard prices.