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FIFA Says 2026 World Cup Ticket Requests Top 150 Million in Ongoing Lottery Phase

FIFA reports demand about 30 times supply, with allocations to be decided by lottery after the Jan. 13 close.

Overview

  • Requests have come from fans in more than 200 countries, led by the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom, according to FIFA.
  • The random‑selection draw opened Dec. 11 and remains open until Jan. 13 via FIFA.com/tickets, and the timing of a request within the window does not affect odds.
  • Ticket prices remain unchanged during this phase, and a limited $60 supporter category is available through national federations for all 104 matches, including the final.
  • FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended pricing by highlighting unprecedented interest and said World Cup revenues are reinvested in football worldwide.
  • The 2026 tournament runs June 11–July 19 across 16 cities in the United States, Mexico and Canada, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches, with premium hospitality and resale options priced significantly higher.