Overview
- FIFA’s Ticketing Management Department is verifying applications and enforcing household limits before allocating oversubscribed matches by random selection.
- Fans from all 211 FIFA member associations applied, averaging roughly 15 million requests per day validated through distinct payment cards.
- Colombia vs. Portugal on June 27 in Miami was the top‑requested match, followed by Mexico vs. South Korea in Guadalajara, the New Jersey–New York final, the Mexico opener in Mexico City, and a July 2 round‑of‑32 game in Toronto.
- Applicants who are not selected will have additional opportunities through last‑minute sales, an authorized resale platform, and hospitality or travel packages via official channels.
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino called the response a global declaration of intent as the organization plans alternative in‑person and digital experiences due to limited stadium capacity.