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FIFA Says 2026 World Cup Ticket Requests Top 500 Million

Fans will be notified of ticket lottery outcomes beginning February 5.

Overview

  • FIFA reports requests from supporters across all 211 member associations and territories.
  • The most sought fixture is Colombia vs Portugal on June 27 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
  • Mexico vs South Korea in Guadalajara on June 18 and the July 19 final in East Rutherford also drew heavy demand.
  • Tickets will be allocated by random draw, with oversubscribed applications subject to reassignment to other matches.
  • Price backlash continues as FSE cites costs about five times Qatar 2022, while FIFA lists Portugal match tickets at €225–€600 and adds a $60 low-cost category.