FIFA says it's received more than 500 million World Cup ticket requests
Summary
FIFA announced it has received over 500 million requests for tickets to the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Tickets will be allocated randomly when there are more requests than seats, and FIFA will notify buyers starting February 5.Key Facts
- More than 500 million requests for World Cup tickets were made.
- Outside the host countries, most requests came from Germany, England, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, and Colombia.
- Ticket prices can go as high as $8,680, but FIFA will also offer $60 tickets to national federations to distribute.
- The most requested match was Colombia vs. Portugal on June 27 in Florida.
- Other highly requested matches include Mexico vs. South Korea and the final in New Jersey.
- Matches will be held in 16 cities across North America, with quarterfinals onward all played in the U.S.
- Ticket allocation will be random if demand exceeds the available seats.
- FIFA will notify people about ticket results starting February 5.
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