The 2026 World Cup continues to generate massive attention and controversy at the same time, as fans around the world compete for the chance to get tickets to North America and support their national teams. Despite persistent criticism of prices, FIFA President Gianni Infantino revealed that demand for tickets for the global tournament continues to break records.
Amid the backlash over high ticket prices, FIFA responded by introducing Supporter entry level tickets, priced at $60 and available for all 104 games. However, the full picture has raised additional concerns, as these tickets are limited to approximately 1,000 per match depending on stadium capacity.
Even as fan groups express their continued frustration, FIFA is still experiencing unprecedented demand. Currently in the random selection draw phase, FIFA announced on its official website that more than 150 million ticket requests have been submitted so far by fans from over 200 countries.
Speaking about golf at the first World Sports Summit in Dubai, Infantino said: “The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest and most inclusive show in the world. with more than 150 million tickets already requested in just the first 15 days, making this edition 30 times oversubscribed – a true showcase of the incredible demand from fans from over 200 countries.“
Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA.
The figure is striking, as FIFA noted that demand alone represents 3.4 times the total number of spectators who attended the 964 matches of all 22 World Cup editions since 1930. As the tournament expands to 48 teams across three host countries and includes 104 matches, global interest has grown exponentially.
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“This overwhelming response from passionate fans is a true representation of how loved our game is worldwide – we will make history in North America as we bring the world together like never before in a celebration of unity and the best of football,Infantino concluded.
How do I get tickets for the 2026 World Cup?
Despite record demand, the random selection draw sale phase will remain open until January 13th. As millions of fans wait for a chance to attend matches, FIFA has made it clear that requests will be processed randomly, meaning previous entries will not provide any benefit.
To enter the draw, fans must register via Official FIFA website use a FIFA ID and go to the ticket section. Even for those who are not successful at this stage, FIFA has confirmed that additional sales phases will followwhich offers further opportunities to obtain tickets.
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