Archive · 15 Dec 2025
FIFA records 5 million ticket requests in first day of World Cup 2026 sales phase
FIFA, the organization that runs soccer tournaments, started selling tickets for the 2026 World Cup.
In just one day, they got 5 million requests for tickets.
The countries that asked for the most tickets were the three host nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
After that, the next top countries were Colombia, England, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina, Scotland, Germany, Australia, France, and Panama.
This shows that lots of people around the world are excited about the World Cup and want to attend.
FIFA received 5 million ticket requests in the first 24 hours of sales for the 2026 World Cup.
The top requesting countries were the host nations: United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Following the host nations, the next top ten countries were Colombia, England, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina, Scotland, Germany, Australia, France, and Panama.
This high demand indicates strong international interest in the 2026 World Cup.
The sales phase for the World Cup tickets has begun, with significant early response.
- Who
- FIFA and potential attendees from various countries
- What
- Recorded 5 million ticket requests for the 2026 World Cup
- When
- Within the first 24 hours of the sales phase
- Where
- Primarily from the host nations and top ten requesting countries
- Why
- High interest in the 2026 World Cup among international fans
- Total ticket requests
- 5 million
- Top requesting countries
- United States, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, England, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina, Scotland, Germany, Australia, France, Panama
- Event
- FIFA World Cup 2026
- Sales phase
- First day
- Host nations
- United States, Canada, Mexico